Overview
From celebrated science writer Riley Black, a beautifully illustrated, compelling deep dive into the life story of the abyss, its ancient creatures, and the scientists and submersibles that have documented them. What lies beneath the surface of the ocean has mystified humankind for millennia. Today, we have explored more of the surface of the Moon than we have the deep sea. What thrives in these mysterious depths, how did these life-forms evolve from ancient life, and how has this environment changed over time as our planet has developed? Introducing us to the ancient, complex, and fascinating life-forms that have evolved into the marine life we recognize today--from stromatolites, structures created by some of the earliest life billions of years ago and still found today, to yeti crabs, bioluminescent firefly squid, and giant jellyfish--Deep Water is an eye-opening journey into the world far beneath the waves. Our guide, brilliant science communicator and self-described ""fossil fanatic"" Riley Black, has studied marine biology and paleontology, and she brings her vast knowledge and inimitable voice to our voyage. Through text and image, Black leads us further and further into the depths to reveal how this unique and largely unexplored habitat came into being, what lives there and why, how it has evolved, and what the future will bring in this dark and mysterious environment.
Full Product Details
Author: Riley Black
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
Dimensions:
Width: 25.10cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 28.90cm
Weight: 1.343kg
ISBN: 9780226827315
ISBN 10: 0226827313
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 05 September 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A delight. . . . Be prepared for surprises. -- New York Times, on My Beloved Brontosaurus An affable guide. -- New York Times Book Review, on Skeleton Keys Black blends the intricacies of science with masterful storytelling for a cracking, enchanting read. -- Newsweek, on The Last of the Dinosaurs Deeply compelling. -- Science, on The Last of the Dinosaurs Gorgeously composed. . . . Richly imagined. -- Wall Street Journal, on The Last of the Dinosaurs This is top-drawer science writing. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The Last of the Dinosaurs
Author Information
Riley Black is the author of numerous books, including Skeleton Keys, My Beloved Brontosaurus, and, most recently, The Last Days of the Dinosaurs. She has also written about prehistory for publications from National Geographic to Nature and is the resident paleontologist for the Jurassic World franchise. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
