ID | 011204 |
Call Number | 576.8/PYE |
Title Proper | Wild world of the future |
Language | ENG |
Author | Pye, Claire |
Publication | Canada, Firefly Books Ltd., 2003. |
Description | 96p Blue Spine |
Note | Imagining what the Earth will be like in post-human periods 5, 100, and 200 million years from now, Pye bases her vision on the evolutionary development of common creatures. An introductory section presents information on contemporary climates, habitats, and animals as well as evolution. From here, giant leaps are made to the animals and habitats of the future. These speculations are presented in a factual manner with realistic illustrations depicting habitats, food preferences, and hidden dangers. Sidebars showing "Evolution in Action" describe the human-age ancestors of these future beings. An interesting and varied layout complete this highly readable work that will be useful for reports and enjoyed as recreational reading. |
Note | Changing world Our world today Understanding evolution Imagining the future 5 million years map North European Ice The Mediterranean basin The Amazon grasslands The North American deserts 100 million years map The shallow seas The Bengal swamp The Antarctic forest The Great Plateau 200 million years map The central desert The global ocean The rainshadow desert The northern forests Creature profiles Glossary Index |
Standard Number | 1552977250 |
Price. Qualification | Rs.399(Pb) |
Classification Number | 576.8 |
Key Words | Forecasting ; Evolution (Biology) ; Animal diversity ; Future life ; Plate tectonics |