The Wollemi Pine: The Incredible Discovery of a Living Fossil From the Age of the Dinosaurs

Name: The Wollemi Pine: The Incredible Discovery of a Living Fossil From the Age of the Dinosaurs
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781920885489
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By James Woodford

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The Wollemi Pine: The Incredible Discovery of a Living Fossil From the Age of the Dinosaurs by James Woodford narrates the fascinating story of the Wollemi pine, a species long thought extinct until a remarkable discovery in a remote Australian canyon. The book delves into the scientific significance of this living fossil, its journey from discovery to conservation, and the enthusiastic efforts of scientists to study and preserve this ancient botanical wonder. It's an awe-inspiring dive into nature's resilience and mystery.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the intersection of ancient history and modern discovery. The tale of uncovering a species long thought extinct offers a captivating glimpse into both the resilience of nature and the excitement of scientific exploration. Perfect for those who are intrigued by natural history and the mysteries of the prehistoric world.

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Now revised and updated, this brilliant debut by a popular science writer has written an enthralling detective story about evolution and natural history, the freak survival of a species that offers a window into an ecosystem 100 million years old.

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Now in a new format, this is a brilliant debut by a wonderful popular science writer. James Woodford, the Sydney Morning Herald's award-winning science writer, has penned an enthralling detective story about evolution and natural history, detailing the freak survival of a species that offers a window into an ecosystem 100 million years old.

The Wollemi Pine is the story of this incredible discovery and of the tree that became an overnight celebrity. Woodford's fascinating account is a detective story, a scientific mystery, and a timely reminder of the importance of maintaining biological diversity on our planet.

The discovery of the Wollemi pine has revealed new sources of anti-cancer chemicals, as well as other micro-organisms with important medical applications.

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ISBN: 9781920885489

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 October 2005

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 240

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