Here on Earth: A Natural History of the Planet
Apr 2011 · Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
star
1 review
Ebook
336
Pages
family_home
Eligible
info
About this ebook
With this awe-inspiring account of earth's evolution, "you'll discover why Tim Flannery's books have made him the rock star of modern science" (Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel).
Beginning at the Big Bang, Here on Earth explores the evolution of Earth from a galactic cloud of dust and gas to a planet with a metallic core and early signs of life within a billion years of being created.
In a compelling narrative, internationally-acclaimed scientist, explorer, conservationist, and "crackerjack storyteller" Tim Flannery describes the formation of the Earth's crust and atmosphere, as well as the transformation of the planet's oceans from toxic brews of metals to life-sustaining bodies covering seventy percent of the planet's surface—which first appeared as ocean-born microscopic plants and bacteria with the metal brew serving as a catalyst for the earliest biological processes known to exist ( Publishers Weekly).
From this beginning of life on Earth, Flannery tells the fascinating story of the evolution of humanity, exploring several early human species—from the diminutive creatures proclaimed as "hobbits" who lived in Africa around two million years ago to Homo erectus—before turning his attention to Homo sapiens.
Drawing on Charles Darwin's and Alfred Russell Wallace's theories of evolution and Lovelock's Gaia hypothesis, Here on Earth is "an educational project worthy of Flannery's great talents" ( The Guardian).
Beginning at the Big Bang, Here on Earth explores the evolution of Earth from a galactic cloud of dust and gas to a planet with a metallic core and early signs of life within a billion years of being created.
In a compelling narrative, internationally-acclaimed scientist, explorer, conservationist, and "crackerjack storyteller" Tim Flannery describes the formation of the Earth's crust and atmosphere, as well as the transformation of the planet's oceans from toxic brews of metals to life-sustaining bodies covering seventy percent of the planet's surface—which first appeared as ocean-born microscopic plants and bacteria with the metal brew serving as a catalyst for the earliest biological processes known to exist ( Publishers Weekly).
From this beginning of life on Earth, Flannery tells the fascinating story of the evolution of humanity, exploring several early human species—from the diminutive creatures proclaimed as "hobbits" who lived in Africa around two million years ago to Homo erectus—before turning his attention to Homo sapiens.
Drawing on Charles Darwin's and Alfred Russell Wallace's theories of evolution and Lovelock's Gaia hypothesis, Here on Earth is "an educational project worthy of Flannery's great talents" ( The Guardian).
With this awe-inspiring account of earth's evolution, "you'll discover why Tim Flannery's books have made him the rock star of modern science" (Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel).
Beginning at the Big Bang, Here on Earth explores the evolution of Earth from ...
Discover more
Ratings and reviews
1 review
About the author
Born in Melbourne in 1956, Tim Flannery is a writer, scientist and explorer. The former director of the South Australian Museum, Flannery spent a year as a professor of Australian studies at Harvard. In 2007 he was named Australian of the Year and in 2011 he was appointed to head the Climate Change Commission established by the Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
Born in Melbourne in 1956, Tim Flannery is a writer, scientist and explorer. The former director of the South Australian Museum, Flannery spent a year as a professor of Australian studies at Harvard. In 2007 he was named Australian of the Year and in 2011 he was appointed to head the Climate Chan...
Rate this ebook
Tell us what you think.
Reading information
Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.
