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From Stardust to First Cells: The Origin and Evolution of Early Life
By Sankar Chatterjee. 2023
This book presents a groundbreaking hypothesis to answer one of the greatest scientific mysteries: How did life begin? Like a…
detective piecing together seemingly disparate bits of evidence, Dr. Sankar Chatterjee combines the most recent discoveries in cosmology, geology, chemistry, information systems, and biology, weaving a vast tapestry from the threads of current research. Dr. Chatterjee convincingly argues that the odyssey of life first began when the fundamental building blocks were brought to Earth by meteorites. These cosmic compounds concentrated and simmered like a soup in hydrothermal crater-caldrons. Through a system of subterranean vent networks, a biosynthetic-rich variety of organic compounds mixed and matched into a recipe of rich biomolecules guided by prebiotic information systems. Through symbiosis, these complex biopolymers gradually assemble into membrane-bound protocells. At each stage of this evolutionary progression, through natural selection, they refined with increasing stability and complexity, ultimately leading to the emergence of the first cells about four billion years ago. In this book, Dr. Chatterjee tells this story in rigorous detail in language that is both accessible and engaging.After the dinosaurs: mammoths and fossil mammals (I Can Read Bks.)
By Charlotte Lewis Brown. 2006
Dinosaur tracks (Let's-read-and-find-out Science 2 Ser.)
By Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. 2007
Explains that fossils of dinosaur footprints found today are the result of tracks made and preserved millions of years ago.…
Includes an activity for making your own fossil handprints or footprints. For grades 2-4. 2007The discovery and mystery of a dinosaur named Jane (Prime)
By Judith Williams. 2008
Describes the hard work and excitement of the Illinois Burpee Museum employees, from hunting for fossils in the Montana badlands…
in 2001 to the opening of the dinosaur exhibit in 2005 that features their discovery, a young Tyrannosaurus rex. For grades 3-6. 2008Dinosaurs of Darkness: In Search of the Lost Polar World (Life of the Past)
By Thomas H. Rich, Patricia Vickers-Rich. 2020
&“A valuable volume detailing an underexplored region of the world of dinosaurs . . . essential reading for any dino-devotee.&” —ForeWordDinosaurs of Darkness…
opens a doorway to a fascinating former world, between 100 million and 120 million years ago, when Australia was far south of its present location and joined to Antarctica. Dinosaurs lived in this polar region. How were the polar dinosaurs discovered? What do we now know about them? Thomas H. Rich and Patricia Vickers-Rich, who have played crucial roles in their discovery, describe how they and others collected the fossils indispensable to our knowledge of this realm and how painstaking laboratory work and analyses continue to unlock the secrets of the polar dinosaurs. This scientific adventure makes for a fascinating story: it begins with one destination in mind and ends at another, arrived at by a most roundabout route, down byways and back from dead ends. Dinosaurs of Darkness is a personal, absorbing account of the way scientific research is actually conducted and how hard—and rewarding—it is to mine the knowledge of this remarkable life of the past. The award-winning first edition has now been thoroughly updated with the latest discoveries and interpretations, along with over 100 new photographs and charts, many in color.Dinosaur eggs discovered!: unscrambling the clues (Discovery!)
By Lowell Dingus. 2008
Three scientists discuss their 1977 discovery in Argentina of dinosaur eggs, embryos, and fossilized bones. They explain their methods for…
identifying which dinosaurs laid the eggs and present evidence of what conditions killed the embryos and preserved the nesting grounds. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2008Danger in the desert: true adventures of a dinosaur hunter (Sterling Point Bks.)
By Roger Cohen. 2008
Traces the life and career of American paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews (1884-1960), whose 1922 expedition discovered an enormous dinosaur fossil…
trove in the Flaming Cliffs of Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Recounts Andrews's death-defying escapes from dangerous animals, terrain, and people while on the pursuit of scientific artifacts. For grades 6-9. 2008How to build a dinosaur: extinction doesn't have to be forever
By James Gorman, John R. Horner. 2009
Paleontologist Horner and science editor Gorman explore the feasibility of re-creating dinosaurs without prehistoric DNA by manipulating genetic codes found…
in the embryos of modern birds, descendants of dinosaurs. Discusses principles of evolutionary developmental biology, scientific techniques, and ethical issues. 2009Le présent du passé: l'actualité de l'histoire de l'homme (Poches Odile Jacob)
By Yves Coppens. 2011
"Qui est l'ancêtre direct du genre humain ? En quoi la découverte de Lucy est-elle fondamentale ? Comment les premiers…
hominidés ont-ils quitté l'Afrique ? Qui étaient donc les petits hommes de Flores ? De quand dater les premiers peuplements de Chine ? Quel est le véritable inventeur du feu ? À toutes ces grandes questions, Yves Coppens, dans ce livre qui lui ressemble, à la fois profond et plein d'humour, donne des réponses tout à fait nouvelles.Partant des origines de l'homme, il nous raconte aussi la romanisation de la Gaule, l'industrie du sel ou encore la culture viking et nous fait prendre ainsi conscience de l'actualité étonnante de ce passé dont nous sommes tous issus." -- 4e de couvLife Through the Ages II: Twenty-first Century Visions of Prehistory (Life Of The Past Ser.)
By Mark P. Witton. 2020
A paleontologist shows what life was like on our planet long before the early humans emerged through words and illustrations.…
Paleontologist Dr. Mark P. Witton draws on the latest twenty-first century discoveries to re-create the appearances and lifestyles of extinct, fascinating species, the environments they inhabited, and the challenges they faced living on an ever-changing planet. A worthy successor to Charles Knight&’s beloved 1946 classic, Life through the Ages II takes us on an unforgettable journey through the evolution of life on Earth. Dozens of gorgeous color illustrations and meticulously researched, accompanying commentary showcase the succession of lost worlds, defining events, and ancient creatures that have appeared since the earth was formed, creating an indispensable guide to explore what came before us.&“When it comes to modern palaeoartists, Mark Witton has become a leading light. Life Through the Ages II is a beautiful palaeoart portfolio that pushes the envelope where realistic compositions and reconstructions are concerned.&” —The Inquisitive BiologistThe Dawn of the Deed: The Prehistoric Origins of Sex
By John A. Long. 2012
&“[A] deliciously written account of the evolution of sex, in all of its bizarre manifestations&” by a noted paleontologist—"Read, blush,…
and enjoy!&” (Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs, and Steel). We all know about the birds and the bees, but what about the ancient placoderm fishes and the dinosaurs? In 2008, paleontologist John A. Long and a team of researchers announced their discovery of a 380-million-year-old placoderm fish fossil, known as &“the mother fish,&” which revealed the earliest known example of internal fertilization. As a result, placoderms are now considered to be the first species to have had intimate sexual reproduction, or sex as we know it—sort of. Inspired by this incredible find, Long began a quest to uncover the evolutionary history of copulation and insemination. In The Dawn of the Deed, he takes readers on a lively tour through the sex lives of ancient fish and the unusual mating habits of arthropods, tortoises, and even a well-endowed Argentine Duck. Long discusses these discoveries alongside what we know about reproductive biology and evolutionary theory, using the fossil record to provide a provocative account of prehistoric sex. The Dawn of the Deed also explores fascinating revelations about animal reproduction, from homosexual penguins to monogamous seahorses to the difficulties of dinosaur romance.Recounts the rivalry between paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope (1840-1897) and Othniel Charles Marsh (1831-1899). Discusses their ambitions, major scientific discoveries,…
and errors they made--such as incorrectly reconstructing bones--in their rush for fame. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2012We Went to Find a Woolly Mammoth (We Went to Find... #1)
By Catherine Cawthorne. 2023
We went to find a woolly mammoth ... and it was NOWHERE to be found.It wasn't chilling on the snow-covered…
lands. Or swimming in the icy river. And it DEFINITELY wasn't hiding in the frozen forest. Everywhere we looked, we found strange creatures instead. There was a hairy scary woolly rhino rolling around in some grass (weird ... we thought it always snowed in the Ice Age). A spotty dotty sabre-tooth cat that was ready for a fight (RUN!) And a spiky feisty giant armadillo (but I crept right past him - armadillos are pretty blind you know ...). But absolutely NO mammoths.Where could such a HUGE great MAMMOOSIVE creature be hiding?Meet some of the incredible and unbelievably large creatures from the Ice Age in this laugh-out-loud picture book story that features hilarious, fascinating and slightly bizarre facts throughout. Perfect for fans of We're Going on a Bear Hunt.Dark matter and the dinosaurs: the astounding interconnectedness of the universe
By Lisa Randall. 2015
Physicist examines the nature of dark matter in the universe and hypothesizes its role in the extinction of dinosaurs sixty-six…
million years ago. Explores scientific understandings of the universe, Milky Way, solar system, and conditions for a habitable Earth in the early twenty-first century. 2015Culte, original et créatif, Rolling Stone anticipe les modes, digère les tendances et les met en perspective. Il trouve ainsi…
sa place parmi les magazines musicaux et multiculturels en envisageant la musique comme moteur de société. L'édition française s'attache, entre légende et modernité, à décrypter les tendances marquantes d'une "galaxie rock" toujours en expansion.Mammoths on the move
By Lisa Wheeler, Kurt Cyrus. 2006
Join a pack of woolly mammoths as they trek south for the winter, braving fierce storms, deadly predators, and raging…
rivers while making their slow journey across the gorgeous unspoiled lands of this continent until finally they reach their goal. The author draws readers into the mystery of prehistory and of one of the most awesome beasts to ever walk the earth. For grades K-3