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Lost Wonders
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Many scientists believe that we are currently living through the Earth's sixth mass extinction, with species disappearing at a rate not seen for tens of millions of years - a trend that will only accelerate as climate change and other pressures intensify. What does it mean to live in such a time? A...
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<p>Many scientists believe that we are currently living through the Earth's sixth mass extinction, with species disappearing at a rate not seen for tens of millions of years - a trend that will only accelerate as climate change and other pressures intensify. What does it mean to live in such a time? And what exactly do we lose when a species goes extinct?<br/><br/>In <i>Lost Wonders</i> author and journalist Tom Lathan tells the stories of ten species that have lived, died out and been declared extinct since the turn of the twenty-first century. In a series of fascinating encounters with subjects that are now nowhere to be found on Earth - from giant tortoises to minuscule snails the size of sesame seeds, from ocean-hopping trees to fish that wag their tails like puppies - Lathan brings these lost wonders briefly back to life and gives us a tantalising glimpse of what we have lost within our own lifetime.<br/><br/>Drawing on the personal recollections of the people who studied these species, as well as those who tried but ultimately failed to save them, <i>Lost Wonders</i> is an intimate portrait of the species that have only recently vanished from our world and an urgent warning to hold on all the more tightly to those now slipping from our grasp.</p>
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Lonely Planet Kids The Rocks Book
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Get ready to rock with this complete guide to minerals, gemstones and rocks around the world. Packed with amazing facts and knowledge, kids will discover what our planet is made of - there's even an epic directory of almost every type of stone including amphibolite, zoizite, diamonds, and more. Com...
<p>Get ready to rock with this complete guide to minerals, gemstones and rocks around the world. Packed with amazing facts and knowledge, kids will discover what our planet is made of - there's even an epic directory of almost every type of stone including amphibolite, zoizite, diamonds, and more. Come explore the ground beneath our feet - let's go!</p><p> </p><p>What are rocks? How do fossils form? Are rocks different across the world? <i>The Rocks Book </i>has all the answers for curious readers, budding geologists - and petrologists! This comprehensive guide leaves no stone unturned and covers every topic imaginable, from investigating the many different varieties of rock, to learning about rocks from space, and even sharing tips on how to collect rocks sustainably. Our world is a rocky planet - to know its rocks is to know the Earth. There's no better introduction for kids than this.</p><p> </p><p>Inside <i><strong>The Rocks Book</strong></i>:</p><ul><li><strong>An incredible breadth of knowledge about the planet's many rocks and minerals </strong>written in an engaging and informative way for children and grown-ups alike</li><li><strong>Rocks around the world are explored continent by continent</strong> across North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Oceania, Antarctica, and even Under the Sea</li><li><strong>Fun sections and features</strong> including <i>Rock Detectives </i>and <i>How to be a Rock Hound,</i> keep kids entertained and aid learning</li><li><strong>Fascinating 'Directory of Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones' provides in-depth coverage</strong> of gold, sapphires, sandstone, and many more</li><li><strong>Written by Nancy Dickmann</strong>, author of Lonely Planet Kids' <i>Amazing Night Sky Atlas</i> and <i>Amazing Ancient History Atlas</i></li></ul><p> </p><p>Find out what the world is made of, from top to bottom, with <i>The Rocks Book</i> - the latest addition to Lonely Planet Kids' <i>The Fact Book </i>series. This is the ultimate study of rocks for geology-loving kids and the perfect gift for curious children who love to learn about our planet. </p><p><br/><strong>About Lonely Planet Kids</strong>: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!</p>
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