Meteorite

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How Stones From Outer Space Made Our World

By Tim Gregory

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Meteorite reveals the captivating tale of space rocks scattered across Earth, from the catastrophic impact that ended the age of dinosaurs to extraordinary artefacts like Tutankhamun’s iron dagger. Dr Tim Gregory explores how these extraterrestrial fragments provide insights into the origins of the universe and humanity’s continued survival, blending pioneering discoveries with eye-opening science.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Ideal for readers fascinated by science, cosmic history, and engineering, this book appeals to those who appreciate detailed yet accessible scientific storytelling enriched with cultural insights.

'A treasure-trove of knowledge . . . full of wonder at the cosmos' DAILY TELEGRAPH

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Meteorite tells the fascinating story of the stones from outer space scattered across our planet. From the impact that finished off the dinosaurs to the dagger made of extraterrestrial iron found in Tutankhamun's tomb, this book is packed full of surprising information, unlikely pioneers, and eye-opening science.

Dr Tim Gregory explains how these rocky fragments offer clues not just to the earliest origins of everything, but also to humanity's survival into the future.

'A passionate communicator, Tim Gregory conjures colourful environments and events far outside the human' - NATURE

'Meticulous and eminently readable, served with clarity, erudition and humour' - WALL STREET JOURNAL

'Tim Gregory gets it. He has an uncanny ability to swiftly understand, to clearly explain, and to be joyful' - CHRIS HADFIELD

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Chris Hadfield praises Tim Gregory's joyful and clear explanation of complex science, describing his curiosity as contagious. The Wall Street Journal highlights the book’s meticulous research, clarity, erudition, and occasional humour, calling it a magnificent narrative of scientific discovery. Jon Butterworth applauds its blend of detective work and cosmic drama, revealing surprising cultural and planetary impacts of meteorites.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529327663

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 320

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Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Non-Fiction Science & Nature Tim Gregory

About the Author

Tim Gregory is a nuclear scientist at Sellafield, United Kingdom, where he measures the chemistry and radioactivity of nuclear materials in the lab. Previously, Tim was an academic specialising in cosmochemistry and wrote the popular book Meteorites: The Stones from Outer Space that Made Our World. He has a PhD from the University of Bristol and lives in the North of England.

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