The Earth
a biography of life: the story of life on our planet through 47 incredible organisms
$25.80
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
8 September 2025
Summary
The Earth: An Epic Biography of Life
‘An insightful book with sparkling wit and humour that will appeal to new and seasoned readers of palaeontology.’
Dr Anjana Khatwa, TV presenter and Earth Scientist
It is difficult to conceive of the vast scale of the history of life on Earth, from the very first living organisms sparking into life in hydrothermal deep-sea vents to the dizzying diversity of life today. The evolution of life is a s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529414011 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529414016 |
| Author: | Dr Elsa Panciroli |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Imprint: | Greenfinch |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 8 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 237g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 28mm |
About The Author
Dr Elsa Panciroli
Dr Elsa Panciroli is a Scottish palaeontologist and writer fascinated by the natural history of our planet. She studies Jurassic fossils from the Isle of Skye, and is especially interested in the origins and evolution of mammals. She is currently a research fellow at the University of Oxford Museum of Natural History, and associate researcher at National Museums Scotland. She gives regular public talks for all ages, and has written about science for The Guardian and BBC Science Focus among others, as well as appearing on podcasts, radio and television. She is the author of Beasts Before Us: The Untold Story of Mammal Origins and Evolution.
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