A Brief History of Earth

A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters | Andrew H. Knoll

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This is a very clearly written narrative about our earth, our home, and what we need to do to preserve her. It lays out the prehistory and history of the changes our world had already experienced and spells out recurring cycles, but clearly shows that the human influence is accelerating the natural cycles of climate change. Is it already too late? We had better hope not. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters | Andrew H. Knoll

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A guided tour thru the geology & history of the planet. Knoll's organization of the book gives it a natural flow that lets him impart lots of information like a knowledgeable tour guide.

Eight distinct and easily digestible chapters. Short enough to read in one sitting. Really enjoyed it.

Full review: https://tinyurl.com/yckererr

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A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters | Andrew H. Knoll

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23/150 I started this as an ebook, but switched over to audio to finish it, mainly because I didn't feel like I was absorbing the data. I think the audio was a little better, but I still found it kind of dull. 3 🌎🌎🌎

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A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters | Andrew H. Knoll

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This book is a veritable smorgasbord of scientific awesomeness—chemistry, biology, geology, paleontology, earth & planetary sciences, & probably a few other “ologies” I‘m forgetting, combine in this fascinating, illuminating, accessible & eminently readable book about the evolution of life on & the environmental history of Earth. (Reading it is also making me use big words apparently! 😂) I learned a lot & really enjoyed this book. Recommended.

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A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters | Andrew H. Knoll

Did I decide to read this book next because my teen, who will be heading off to college in the fall, wants to study earth and planetary sciences? Noooooo….But did I show her what I was reading it in the hopes that she might think I‘m the teeniest, tiniest bit cool? Absolutely! So far it‘s a very interesting and quite accessible read.

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A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters | Andrew H. Knoll

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I wouldn‘t have thought it was possible to cover the whole history of the Earth in a 5-hour #audiobook, but Knoll did a great job! I especially loved the parts about the formation of the planet and the beginnings of life. He also did a wonderful job explaining the fossil record and why certain fossils can be seen in different parts of the world. Just a fascinating #PopSci book.

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A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters | Andrew H. Knoll