{"product_id":"a-little-history-of-the-earth-9780300246148","title":"A Little History of the Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lively account of the history of our planet, from its earliest origins to the present day, told through the major geological changes and scientific breakthroughs\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere has our planet come from, and what lies beneath its surface? How have we come to understand its past and present environments, and what does its future look like? Thanks to scientists who study its rocks, fossils, and landscapes, we know that Earth history spans over four and a half billion years. But there is still much more to discover. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Little History recounts our planet's fascinating past and the science which has shaped how we think about it. Taking us from the formation of the Solar System, the evolution of our atmosphere and oceans, and the first signs of life, through to dinosaurs, mammals, and the eventual arrival of humans, Woodward shows us the full span of Earth history, from deep time to the Anthropocene. Along the way, we learn about the major breakthroughs of the pioneering scientists who have unearthed our planet's secrets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom fossils of ancient creatures to the very air we breathe, this is the essential guide to our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9780300246148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Yale University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 21.6(H)x14(L)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamie Woodward\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of physical geography at the University of Manchester. He has published extensively on environmental change and recent Earth history. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Ice Age: A Very Short Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Physical Geography of the Mediterranean\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e“[A] lively book.”—Andrew Robinson, \u003ci\u003eNature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The author’s reverence for his subject—the ever-changing world—turns what could be a workmanlike read into an exciting one.”—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In 40 short chapters [Woodward] brings 4.54 billion years of Earth’s history alive, and . . . pays tribute to the scientists and other thinkers who, driven by a passionate curiosity, have helped us understand more about our planet, its past, and our place in that history.”—Nigel Warburton, \u003ci\u003eNew World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A breezy and brilliant waltz through the history of Earth. Accessible and authoritative, \u003ci\u003eA Little History of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e covers 4.54 billion years of history in 40 punchy chapters. If you’re short on time but want to appreciate the big-picture history of our planet, let Jamie Woodward be your guide.”—Steve Brusatte, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fast-paced and entertaining distillation of our planet’s history from its formation until now. Each succinct chapter tells a fascinating story of scientific discovery.”—Tim Coulson, author of \u003ci\u003eA Little History of Everything\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A wonderful introduction to our planet's past, and what makes the Earth so special. Pocket-sized, but bursting with big, mind-blowing ideas!”—Lewis Dartnell, author of \u003ci\u003eOrigins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jamie Woodward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48717333561561,"sku":"9780300246148","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/616ZTIszBaL._SL1000.jpg?v=1779023479","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/a-little-history-of-the-earth-9780300246148","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}