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See moreTV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. The final book in the series.
TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. The final book in the series.
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TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level science fun.
Can we make the Hainan Gibbon a super-survivor? It's one of our closest living relatives and among the most endangered animals on our planet. Can we change our role in the story of life, from being super-careless to being super-savers and do what we can to help our most interesting, incredible, and important species from going extinct? The future depends on us.
'An absolutely fascinating read... Highly recommended.' BookTrust
Collect all eight books about animals we have lost in mass extinctions caused by asteroids or mega-volcanoes, clashing continents, and climate change. Past brought to full-colour life by palaeoartist Gabriel Ugueto.
Series: Extinct the Story of Life on Earth
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Hainan Gibbon
TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level science fun. Can we make the Hainan...PaperbackSold Out -
Lisowicia
TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top-level science fun. Usually, a species has 10 million...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781838935481
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Zephyr
Illustration: 50 integrated colour
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Gabriel Ugueto
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 142.0mm
Height: 188.0mm
Weight: 288g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Ben Garrod is Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement at the University of East Anglia. He broadcasts regularly on TV and radio and is trustee and ambassador of a number of key conservation organisations. His previous books include So You Think You Know About... Dinosaurs? and The Chimpanzee and Me, published by Zephyr. bengarrod.co.uk Twitter/Instagram: @Ben_garrod
Gabriel Ugueto is a scientific illustrator, palaeoartist and herpetologist based in Miami, Florida. His work reflects the latest scientific hypotheses about the animals he reconstructs, and his illustrations have appeared in books, museums, journals, magazines, and TV documentaries. gabrielugueto.com Twitter/Instagram: @serpenillus
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