Gee, Henry
A (Very) Short History of Life On Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Chapters
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781529060584
- author:
- Gee, Henry
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 2 centimetres (0.24
- Genre:
- History, World History, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth takes you on a thrilling journey through 4.6 billion years of the planet's story. From the earliest days of life on Earth to the emergence of Homo sapiens, this concise and captivating history reveals the incredible resilience of life in the face of adversity.
Dr Henry Gee guides you through the pivotal moments that shaped our world, from the primordial oceans to the Triassic period, where dinosaurs ruled the land. With an intimate focus on the evolutionary steps that brought us to where we are today, this book is a fascinating exploration of the delicate balance that sustains life on Earth.
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