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Breve historia de la tierra: Cuatro mil millones de años en ocho capítulos
Andrew H. Knoll
3.77 AVERAGE
280 reviews for:
Breve historia de la tierra: Cuatro mil millones de años en ocho capítulos
Andrew H. Knoll
3.77 AVERAGE
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
informative
medium-paced
Wow! A lot packed into eight chapters. Some is very scientific, some is easier to follow. Clearly there is still more to learn.
But this was a good introduction to how we got where we are.
But this was a good introduction to how we got where we are.
A Great History
History of the last 4 billion years in Ann easily readable format. Ends with a severe but justified warning about Globa Warming.
History of the last 4 billion years in Ann easily readable format. Ends with a severe but justified warning about Globa Warming.
This was pretty interesting.
Books read for the autumn equinox 2023
1. Tomorrow x3
2. The Power
3. Lore Olympus
4. Sister of Sword and Song
5. Anatomy, A Love Story
6. Killing Stalking Volume 1
7. Jade City
8. Bingo Love
9. Troy
10. Driving to survive
11. The adventures of Almina Al-Serafi
12. Shards of Earth
13. The Tyranny of Faith
14. Wuthering Heights
15. The Serpent and the Wings of Night
16. Spice Road
17. A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters
Books read for the autumn equinox 2023
1. Tomorrow x3
2. The Power
3. Lore Olympus
4. Sister of Sword and Song
5. Anatomy, A Love Story
6. Killing Stalking Volume 1
7. Jade City
8. Bingo Love
9. Troy
10. Driving to survive
11. The adventures of Almina Al-Serafi
12. Shards of Earth
13. The Tyranny of Faith
14. Wuthering Heights
15. The Serpent and the Wings of Night
16. Spice Road
17. A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters
I used this as a review book for school but it would be a great read for anyone regardless of their geologic knowledge. Knoll is a fantastic scientist and really understands why citizen engagement is so crucial. Go give this book a read!
Though a little dry at times, this is a very approachable read. I liked the naming of the chapters -- the book followed a mostly linear chronology from the Big Bang to modern day, but the chapters were named by the defining theme of those time periods: Chemical Earth, Physical Earth, Biological Earth, Oxygen Earth, Animal Earth, Green Earth, Catastrophic Earth, Human Earth (though the final chapter would also aptly be named "Catastropic" as well -- humans are an invasive species). I appreciate the author's call to action at the end -- though I wish more emphasis were placed on the importance of large corporations decreasing their carbon footprints versus individuals (though I agree we all need to do our part).
An accessible read that covers far more than the mere 4 billion years advertised on the front cover. I enjoyed it thoroughly and appreciate that the author consistently took the time to explain not just what we know but HOW we figured it out and where uncertainties still lie.
I read it parallel to teaching middle schoolers about the Carbon Cycle for the first time, so I especially enjoyed reading about the Great Oxidation Event and thinking through a bigger picture view of how our planet's atmosphere can change. Fun stuff.
I read it parallel to teaching middle schoolers about the Carbon Cycle for the first time, so I especially enjoyed reading about the Great Oxidation Event and thinking through a bigger picture view of how our planet's atmosphere can change. Fun stuff.
This was a comprehensive overview of Earth's history. A tour of everything from the formation of the earth, and its early geologic history, to the emergence of life, the transformation of the atmosphere, mass extinctions, animals, and humans. It begins and ends with a plea on climate change and the environment. All of it felt up-to-date and reliable. This is more of a review than any sort of original argument or synthesis. More a workmanlike and useful read than memorable.
Topics include plate tectonics and the oxygenation of Earth’s atmosphere. The flora and fauna of early seas, and then onto land. Explanations of volcanism and glaciers, how this can change the worldwide climate, and levels of various gases. I’d say this was a very approachable book, it is written for anyone with an interest in Earth’s geological history and how life interacts with the planet.
Topics include plate tectonics and the oxygenation of Earth’s atmosphere. The flora and fauna of early seas, and then onto land. Explanations of volcanism and glaciers, how this can change the worldwide climate, and levels of various gases. I’d say this was a very approachable book, it is written for anyone with an interest in Earth’s geological history and how life interacts with the planet.
informative
medium-paced