The Million Year Journey
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The Five Million Year Odyssey
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Author : Peter Bellwood
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2024-05-14
The Five Million Year Odyssey written by Peter Bellwood and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-14 with Science categories.
"Human beings are incredibly diverse, from appearance and language to culture. How do we understand this diversity as a product of evolution and migration over millions of years? In this book, Peter Bellwood brings together biology, archaeology, linguistics, and anthropology to provide a sweeping look at human evolution from 5 million years ago to the rise of agriculture and civilization, presenting modern human diversity as a product of the shared history of human populations around the world. Bellwood opens the book by explaining what allows us to understand and reconstruct the human past, including the importance of archaeological, biological, and cultural approaches as well as an understanding of climate and chronology on vast time scales. From there he proceeds forward in time from the split with chimpanzees c. 6 million years ago, the emergence of Homo 2.5 million years ago, and the appearance of modern humans c. 300,000 years ago. Each chapter is driven by a set of major questions that we have new answers to, such as when did human first leave Africa?, was Homo a new species?, what was the path of migration for early humans and did early humans have discernible social life and material culture? Moving forward in time, Bellwood describes cultural and then linguistic evolution over the last 20,000 years, again driving each chapter with big questions. He concludes the book by asking how much human behavior has changed based on what we know about the past and whether humans are still evolving genetically and culturally. Ultimately, this book shows that to understand human history and ongoing modern human diversity we must first understand human populations as a the result of millions of years of shared genetic and cultural evolution"--
Sharks
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Author : Ted Rechlin
language : en
Publisher: Sweetgrass Books
Release Date : 2018-01-02
Sharks written by Ted Rechlin and has been published by Sweetgrass Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-02 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
Action! Science! Amazing Art! Epic Showdowns! Experience the history of planet earth as seen through the eyes of the coolest sharks of past and present in this thrilling graphic novel adventure!
From the mind of Ted Rechlin, author and illustrator of Jurassic and Dinosaurs Live! comes the thrilling new epoch-spanning adventure Sharks, a life-science graphic novel adventure. Sharks have been cruising our planet's waters for millions of years. They were here long before humanity and even pre-date the dinosaurs. Rechlin weaves a captivating history of strange and ancient shark species while sharing insights into the distant past of life on Earth. The amazing and action-packed art teaches readers of all ages how these legendary ocean dwellers got their start - and how they developed into the sharks we know today. Educational, fascinating, and beautifully produced, this is the perfect book for budding marine biologists, comic fans, and enthusiasts of these ancient apex predators of the deep.
> Newest installment in series of educational, IMAX-style adventure comics that includes Tyrannosaurus Rex, Bears, Jurassic and more.
> 96 Action-packed pages featuring Megladon, Helicoprion, Xenacanthus, Great Whits, and more!
> High Plains Book Award nominated author/illustrator
> Author available for interviews, presentations, and singings upon request
> Full-color illustrations engage readers ages 6 and up in a beautiful hardbound format.
Life Through Time
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Author : John Woodward
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2020-09-01
Life Through Time written by John Woodward and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Travel back in time and watch the incredible story of life on Earth unfold. Life Through Time explores the origins of species that still exist today in early fish, amphibians, birds, reptiles, and mammals. It takes readers through the years of dinosaurs and megafauna up to the appearance of our first human ancestors around six million years ago, to the evolution of hunter-gathering Homo sapiens in the Ice Age and the first civilizations. Perfect for children and parents to read together and discover the incredible story of life on our planet. Open the book and let the 700-million-year journey begin!
The Boat Of A Million Years
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Author : Poul Anderson
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2018-09-18
The Boat Of A Million Years written by Poul Anderson and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-18 with Fiction categories.
A New York Times Notable Book and Hugo and Nebula Award Finalist: This epic chronicle of ten immortals over the course of history “succeeds admirably” (The New York Times). The immortals are ten individuals born in antiquity from various cultures. Immune to disease, able to heal themselves from injuries, they will never die of old age—although they can fall victim to catastrophic wounds. They have walked among mortals for millennia, traveling across the world, trying to understand their special gifts while searching for one another in the hope of finding some meaning in a life that may go on forever. Following their individual stories over the course of human history and beyond into a richly imagined future, “one of science fiction’s most revered writers” (USA Today) weaves a broad tapestry that is “ambitious in scope, meticulous in detail, polished in style” (Library Journal).
Life Through Time
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Author : John Woodward
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Life Through Time written by John Woodward and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Evolution (Biology) categories.
A Hundred Million Years And A Day
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Author : Jean-Baptiste Andrea
language : en
Publisher: Gallic Books
Release Date : 2020-06-16
A Hundred Million Years And A Day written by Jean-Baptiste Andrea and has been published by Gallic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-16 with Fiction categories.
Described as 'unforgettable' by The Mail on Sunday, A Hundred Million Years and a Day is a pocket-sized epic adventure story of a professor's journey to an Alpine glacier. ‘Powerful’ Sunday Times When he hears a story about a huge dinosaur fossil locked deep inside an Alpine glacier, university professor Stan finds a childhood dream reignited. Whatever it takes, he is determined to find the buried treasure. But Stan is no mountaineer and must rely on the help of old friend Umberto, who brings his eccentric young assistant, Peter, and cautious mountain guide Gio. Time is short: they must complete their expedition before winter sets in. As bonds are forged and tested on the mountainside, and the lines between determination and folly are blurred, the hazardous quest for the Earth’s lost creatures becomes a journey into Stan’s own past. This breathless, heartbreaking epic-in-miniature speaks to the adventurer within us all.
A Walk Through Time
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Author : Sidney Liebes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998-10-06
A Walk Through Time written by Sidney Liebes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-10-06 with Science categories.
"A Walk Through Time" is a landmark book, gorgeously illustrating the remarkable drama of the history of the universe, from the furious blast of the Big Bang to the first pulse of life on Earth and on through the rich pageant of life's evolution from primordial microbes to the rise of "Homo sapiens". 130 color illustrations.
Evolution Of Land And Life In Oman An 800 Million Year Story
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Author : Mohammed Hilal Al Kindi
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-03-27
Evolution Of Land And Life In Oman An 800 Million Year Story written by Mohammed Hilal Al Kindi and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-27 with Science categories.
This book takes readers on a fascinating journey to discover the story of land and ancient life evolution in Oman since at least 800 million years ago. Oman is well known for its marvelous geology. What tectonics affected this part of the world and what organisms lived there? How did the climate and life develop? Did life forms become more complex and varied or become extinct and disappear forever? The book thoroughly reconstructs this land and ancient life evolution and offers readers an understanding on how land, climate and life have proceeded and developed in Oman through the millions of years.
Extinction
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Author : Douglas H. Erwin
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2015-03-22
Extinction written by Douglas H. Erwin and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-22 with Science categories.
Some 250 million years ago, the earth suffered the greatest biological crisis in its history. Around 95 percent of all living species died out—a global catastrophe far greater than the dinosaurs' demise 185 million years later. How this happened remains a mystery. But there are many competing theories. Some blame huge volcanic eruptions that covered an area as large as the continental United States; others argue for sudden changes in ocean levels and chemistry, including burps of methane gas; and still others cite the impact of an extraterrestrial object, similar to what caused the dinosaurs' extinction. Extinction is a paleontological mystery story. Here, the world's foremost authority on the subject provides a fascinating overview of the evidence for and against a whole host of hypotheses concerning this cataclysmic event that unfolded at the end of the Permian. After setting the scene, Erwin introduces the suite of possible perpetrators and the types of evidence paleontologists seek. He then unveils the actual evidence--moving from China, where much of the best evidence is found; to a look at extinction in the oceans; to the extraordinary fossil animals of the Karoo Desert of South Africa. Erwin reviews the evidence for each of the hypotheses before presenting his own view of what happened. Although full recovery took tens of millions of years, this most massive of mass extinctions was a powerful creative force, setting the stage for the development of the world as we know it today. In a new preface, Douglas Erwin assesses developments in the field since the book's initial publication.
A Million Years In A Day
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Author : Greg Jenner
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2016-06-21
A Million Years In A Day written by Greg Jenner and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-21 with History categories.
Who invented beds? When did we start cleaning our teeth? How old are wine and beer? Which came first: the toilet seat or toilet paper? What was the first clock? Every day, from the moment our alarm clock wakes us in the morning until our head hits our pillow at night, we all take part in rituals that are millennia old. Structured around one ordinary day, A Million Years in a Day reveals the astonishing origins and development of the daily practices we take for granted. In this gloriously entertaining romp through human history, Greg Jenner explores the gradual—and often unexpected—evolution of our daily routines. This is not a story of wars, politics, or great events. Instead, Jenner has scoured Roman rubbish bins, Egyptian tombs, and Victorian sewers to bring us the most intriguing, surprising, and sometimes downright silly historical nuggets from our past. Drawn from across the world, spanning a million years of humanity, this book is a smorgasbord of historical delights. It is a history of all those things you always wondered about—and many you have never considered. It is the story of your life, one million years in the making.