The Story of Life in 10 Chapters by Marianne Taylor

The Story of Life in 10 Chapters by Marianne Taylor

An exploration of the key aspects of life on Earth now and in the future through the study of 10 and a half species.

Outstanding work.. Taylor's writing is concise and accessible to a wide audience, while the book's vibrant, attractive layout, filled with beautiful illustrations, adds luster to the text. This rich survey of the long evolution of life on Earth will keep readers focused and fascinated' * Publishers Weekly *
Taylor draws the reader in, not only with her species selection and detailed science, but also by means of colourful diagrams and photographs... Throughout the book is both entertaining and intellectually stimulating... The book highlights the wonderfully interconnected nature of our fragile planet. If you want big science at an accessible scale, this is for you' * BBC Wildlife *

Marianne Taylor has authored over 25 books on natural history including The Way of the Hare and Dragonflight. She has recently completed Bats: An illustrated guide to all species and has written a number of guides for the RSPB. Her interest in taxonomy and classification goes back to her childhood, when she made a point of learning scientific as well as English names for the wildlife she saw and aspired to see. She has since become fascinated by the science that is changing the way we understand the family ties of all life on Earth.

SKU	Non disponible
ISBN 13	9781800249189
ISBN 10	1800249187
Titre	The Story of Life in 10 Chapters
Auteur	Marianne Taylor
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Hardback
Éditeur	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Année de publication	2021-07-08
Nombre de pages	256
Note de couverture	La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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