What on Earth Evolved? ... in Brief

What on Earth Evolved? ... in Brief

by Christopher Lloyd
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 15/05/2011

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Why have creatures evolved as they are?


Which species have been the most successful?


How do life forms adapt to a world dominated by nearly seven billion humans?


Christopher Lloyd leads us on an exhilarating journey from the birth of life to the present day, as he attempts to answer these fundamental questions. Along the way, he reveals the stories of the 100 most influential species that have ever lived, from slime, dragonflies, and dung beetles to dogs, yeast, and bananas. These 100 species are scored and ranked in order of their impact on the planet, life and people.


What on Earth Evolved ... in Brief? is a lively and eye-opening insight into mankind's place in nature, and our pivotal relationship with the Earth itself: past, present and future.

ISBN:
9781408813577
9781408813577
Category:
Science: general issues
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
15-05-2011
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing
Christopher Lloyd

Bestselling author Christopher Lloyd began his career as a journalist with the Sunday Times newspaper. Then, while camping with his family, he had a critical realisation: even with a 1st class degree in history from Cambridge University and experience as a science writer, there was so much about the world he didn’t know.

So, he set out to write books that zoom out and tell the big stories, opening readers’ eyes to how seemingly unrelated events fit together and showing them multiple perspectives on the world, all in highly engaging prose and matched with lively illustration and photography.

Now, with several books in print, including the bestselling What on Earth Happened? and Absolutely Everything, Chris divides his time between writing books and delivering lectures and workshops to schools, literary festivals, and a wide range of other venues around the world. He lives in Tonbridge, Kent, UK, with his wife and two adorable terriers.

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