Life On Earth 40th Anniversary Edition
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4.8 • 15 Ratings
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- $23.99
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- $23.99
Publisher Description
A new, beautifully illustrated edition of David Attenborough's groundbreaking Life on Earth.
David Attenborough's meeting with gorillas was one of the most unforgettable moments for millions of television viewers. With Life on Earth, Attenborough created a book and TV series that became a benchmark of quality, influencing a generation of nature lovers.
David Attenborough's internationally acclaimed book of the series was a worldwide bestseller. Told through an examination of animal and plant life - with occasional juxtapositions of extinct fossil forms to reveal the origin of living creatures - Life on Earth is an astonishing celebration of the evolution of life on Earth, with a cast of characters drawn from the whole range of organisms that have ever lived on this planet. Attenborough's perceptive, dynamic approach to the evolution of millions of species of living organisms that populate the planet takes the reader on an unforgettable journey of discovery from the very first spark of life to the blue and green wonder we know today.
Now, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the book's first publication, David Attenborough has revised Life on Earth, updating and adding to the original text and choosing beautiful, completely new photography. This special anniversary edition provides a fitting tribute to an enduring wildlife classic. It will enthral the generation who saw it when first published and will bring it alive for a whole new generation
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
A definitive living history of our planet, David Attenborough’s landmark natural science book has been revised and updated for its 40th anniversary. Taking us through millions of years of evolution and adaptation, the British naturalist distils his vast subject matter into clear narratives. As with the original TV version and his many documentaries since, Attenborough reads the audiobook with a warm blend of authority, empathy and wonder, whether he’s turning his gentle focus to plants, animals or humans. A whole-hearted celebration of life itself, Life on Earth is more enlightening than ever.
Customer Reviews
My 2 Year Old Loves Him as Much As I Do
Having grown up watching Sir David Attenborough on the BBC, marvelling at his adventures, learning all he shared and feeling comforted by his calm and empathetic tone. I found this audio book which I was so excited to play for my youngest daughter. She listens at bed time after books and a song. Often drifting off to his grandfatherly voice. She asks ‘Planet earth! Planet Earth!’ And it melts my heart. He is a true treasure and this book is more important, in my opinion than any other for this next generation.