Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Time Planet Earth: An Illustrated History
Time Planet Earth: An Illustrated History
The third planet from the sun is mankind's home - but how well do you know it? Its molten core, for instance, is hotter than the surface of the sun. Now, TIME presents an unrivaled portrait of Planet Earth: its violent history, its vast oceans, its constantly changing geology, its life-sheltering atmosphere, its fascinating life forms, and its imperiled climate.TIME joins scientists in the field, visits with indigenous people and consults with experts to report on the biggest story of this year and every year: Planet Earth. And we visit the Earth's extremes: the longest rivers, tallest mountains and driest deserts on the planet. This beautifully illustrated volume, featuring the work of award-winning photographers, presents a portrait of our wondrous planet--and of all the beings that call it home--that is revelatory, awe-inspiring and essential.
* Perfect for those who want simply to enjoy beautiful photographs or those who want to learn the history, geology, geography, and life forms on this planet Planet Earth Shared This Book Is Amazing disappointing -- the colors are dull and lifeless
* Divided into broad major sections, containing spreads that function as individual units and as a larger theme
* Includes fascinating, informative graphic spreads from TIME's celebrated graphic artists--from the science of wildfires to what happens inside a hurricane
* Features multiple points of entry: a spread might contain three or four sidebars--trivia, definitions, scientific debates, history, locations, Top Ten lists--all guaranteed to add fun and information Product Details
Customer Reviews
Not so much 'An Illustrated History,' as an eye-catching pictorial of the physical nature of our home and as an introduction to the diversity of life that it tenuously supports. I gave it as a gift to my daughter to share with her first grade daughter. It was a gift that returned to me many times over when I saw them sitting on the sofa side-by-side, enthusiastically engaged in exploring the wonders of the book together. The book is almost as beautiful as my memory of that special scene.
This book is so beautiful and informational it is amazing I am going to give it to my 12 year old grandchild for Christmas and I know the whole family will love it
I first heard about this book on one of the network morning shows, which I was watching in HD, and the pictures looked amazing -- bright and vibrant, with subjects that were interesting, quirky and fun. The reality is that although the subjects really are interesting, quirky, and fun, the colors in the actual book are dull and lifeless, not the high gloss, vibrant colors I expected from the HDTV pictures.
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