Books : Life on Earth A natural history
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by: David Attenborough
Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780002190916
ISBN: 0002190915
Label: Collins
Manufacturer: Collins
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: February 12, 1979
Publisher: Collins
Sales Rank: 549040
Studio: Collins
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Average Rating: 
Rating: - Life is Interesting
In this unique book, David Attenborough has undertaken a history of nature, from one-celled organisms in the primeval slime more than 3000 million years ago to modern day's humans. The book presents a chronological account of the life on planet Earth over a period of 3,500 million years. Life on Earth is an astonishing array of characters drawn from the whole range of living animals the world over. Attenborough takes the reader around the world with him into jungles, deserts and remote mountains. ... Read More
Rating: - Attenborough
As usual David Attenborough delivers. This book is beautifully written and has breathtaking pictures. Attenborough makes any subject interesting and easy to read. I have learned so much from his writting, and have experienced worlds beyond my reach through the pictures.
Rating: - Fantastic
A really interesting and informative book by a wonderful author, who has a real talent in writing. I found it simple and easy, (in a good way) and was sad to turn the last pages. It also has beautiful pictures.
Rating: - ambitious, panoramic view of life on our planet
Thirteen chapters matching the thirteen programs of the BBC series on which it was based. Follows the evolution of life on earth, presenting fascinating observations about the likely functional reasons life unfolded as it has. Offers the grand sweep of life in an engaging and integrated presentation, with a very readable and even charming tone, and including more than 100 excellent color photos. TOC:
1 the infinite variety
2 building bodies
3 the first forests
4 the swarming ... Read More
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