{"product_id":"a-little-history-of-the-earth-jamie-woodward-hardcover","title":"A Little History of the Earth -- Jamie Woodward, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eA lively account of the history of our planet, from its earliest origins to the present day, told through the major geological changes and scientific breakthroughs\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Where has our planet come from, and what lies beneath its surface? How have we come to understand its past and present environments, and what does its future look like? Thanks to scientists who study its rocks, fossils, and landscapes, we know that Earth history spans over four and a half billion years. But there is still much more to discover. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This Little History recounts our planet's fascinating past and the science which has shaped how we think about it. Taking us from the formation of the Solar System, the evolution of our atmosphere and oceans, and the first signs of life, through to dinosaurs, mammals, and the eventual arrival of humans, Woodward shows us the full span of Earth history, from deep time to the Anthropocene. Along the way, we learn about the major breakthroughs of the pioneering scientists who have unearthed our planet's secrets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From fossils of ancient creatures to the very air we breathe, this is the essential guide to our world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jamie Woodward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Yale University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780300246148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamie Woodward\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of physical geography at the University of Manchester. He has published extensively on environmental change and recent Earth history. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Ice Age: A Very Short Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Physical Geography of the Mediterranean\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jamie Woodward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47206480052452,"sku":"9780300246148","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780300246148.jpg?v=1777573720","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/a-little-history-of-the-earth-jamie-woodward-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}