Remarkable creatures : epic adventures in the search for the origins of species
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Published
New York : Mariner Books, 2009.
Format
Book
ISBN
9780547247786 (pbk.), 0547247788 (pbk.)
Physical Desc
xix, 331 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm
Status
Morris County Library - Adult Nonfiction
508 CAR
1 available
508 CAR
1 available
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Published
New York : Mariner Books, 2009.
Language
English
ISBN
9780547247786 (pbk.), 0547247788 (pbk.)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
A mixture of spirit and deed -- Introduction: Humboldt's gifts -- Part 1: The making of a theory. Reverend Darwin's detour ; Drawing a line between monkeys and kangaroos ; Life imitates life -- Part 2: The loveliest bones. Java man ; To the big bang, on horseback ; Where the dragon laid her eggs ; The day the mesozoic died ; Dinosaurs of a feather ; It's a fishapod! -- Part 3: The natural history of humans. Journey to the Stone Age ; Clocks, trees, and H-bombs ; CSI: Neander Valley -- Afterword: The shape of things to come.
Description
An award-wining biologist explores the dramatic expeditions that unearthed the history of life on Earth--from the epic journeys of pioneering naturalists to the breakthroughs making headlines today.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Morris County Library - Adult Nonfiction | 508 CAR | Available |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 508 CAR | Available |
| Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Adult Nonfiction | 508 | Available |
| Randolph Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 508 CAR | Available |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Carroll, S. B. (2009). Remarkable creatures: epic adventures in the search for the origins of species . Mariner Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Carroll, Sean B. 2009. Remarkable Creatures: Epic Adventures in the Search for the Origins of Species. Mariner Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Carroll, Sean B. Remarkable Creatures: Epic Adventures in the Search for the Origins of Species Mariner Books, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Carroll, Sean B. Remarkable Creatures: Epic Adventures in the Search for the Origins of Species Mariner Books, 2009.
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