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OverviewWhy do mammals rule the world? How did the eye evolve? What is the largest living organism? Why do we have five fingers and toes? What will Earth's climate be like in the future? More than 60 eminent scientists from all over the world give us privileged insights into their cutting-edge research into subjects such as our origins, evolution, bio-geography and environments, animal behaviour, climate change and the possibilities for our future. Through fascinating essays and superb illustrations you can journey from the core of the Earth to the top of Mount Everest, learn about microbes living without oxygen in the deepest oceans and the remarkable ways in which bees communicate, investigate the secrets of animal movement and migration, the rigours of life in the desert and how many species there may be in existence. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael J. BentonPublisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd Dimensions: Width: 20.00cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 26.00cm Weight: 1.600kg ISBN: 9780500251430ISBN 10: 0500251436 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 20 October 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Out of stock Table of ContentsOrigins * The Earth * Evolution * Biogeography and Environments * Plants and Animals * Animal Behaviour * The Future of the PlanetReviewsAny general-interest or school collection strong in natural wonders needs The Seventy Great Mysteries of the Natural World..... Lively and eye-catching. Author InformationMichael J. Benton is Professor of Vertebrate Palaeontology and Head of the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol. He has written over 40 books, including Vertebrate Palaeontology, The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Dinosaurs and When Life Nearly Died. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |