Isbn: 9780691009780 - Life on a Young Planet: The First Three Billion Years of Evolution on Earth (23 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. In the full history of life, ancient animals form only the tip of a four-billion-year iceberg. This text explores the history of life from its origins on a young planet to the incredible Cambrian explosion, presenting a fresh explanation for the emergence of biological novelty.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. In the full history of life, ancient animals form only the tip of a four-billion-year iceberg. This text explores the history of life from its origins on a young planet to the incredible Cambrian explosion, presenting a fresh explanation for the emergence of biological novelty.…

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. In the full history of life, ancient animals form only the tip of a four-billion-year iceberg. This text explores the history of life from its origins on a young planet to the incredible Cambrian explosion, presenting a fresh explanation for the emergence of biological novelty.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. In the full history of life, ancient animals form only the tip of a four-billion-year iceberg. This text explores the history of life from its origins on a young planet to the incredible Cambrian explosion, presenting a fresh explanation for the emergence of biological novelty.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: good. Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Australopithecines, dinosaurs, trilobites--such fossils conjure up images of lost worlds filled with vanished organisms. But in the full history of life, ancient animals, even the trilobites, form only the half-billion-year tip of a nearly four-billion-year iceberg. Andrew Knoll explores the deep history of life from its origins on a young planet to the incredible Cambrian explosion, presenting a compelling new explanation for the emergence of biological novelty. The very latest discoveries in paleontology--many of them made by the author and his students--are integrated with emerging insights from molecular biology and earth system science to forge a broad understanding of how the biological diversity that surrounds us came to be. Moving from Siberia to Namibia to the Bahamas, Knoll shows how life and environment have evolved together through Earth's history. Innovations in biology have helped shape our air and oceans, and, just as surely, environmental change has influenced the course of evolution, repeatedly closing off opportunities for some species while opening avenues for others. Readers go into the field to confront fossils, enter the lab to discern the inner workings of cells, and alight on Mars to ask how our terrestrial experience can guide exploration for life beyond our planet. Along the way, Knoll brings us up-to-date on some of science's hottest questions, from the oldest fossils and claims of life beyond the Earth to the hypothesis of global glaciation and Knoll's own unifying concept of ''permissive ecology.'' In laying bare Earth's deepest biological roots, Life on a Young Planet helps us understand our own place in the universe--and our responsibility as stewards of a world four billion years in the making. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Overall very minor wear: slight lean to spine, a bit of wear to jacket edges, light scuffs. Contents remain clean and sound.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. (2003), 277pp, illus., black cloth, slight rubbing & edgewear to dj, contents clean & unmarked.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine in a Fine jacket. 1st Printing, Signed by Knoll on the title page. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. tiny sig. of prev. owner on f.e.p.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:0691009783. …

Hardcover. Condition: NF/VG+. Octavo. 9.5" x 6.25" 277pp. A Near Fine copy with a Very Good + Dust Jacket.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 277 pages, illustrated in color and b&w. Paleontologist Andrew Knoll explores the deep history of life from its origins on the young planet to the incredible Cambrian explosion, presenting a compelling new explanation for the emergence of biological novelty." FINE HARDCOVER, FINE DUST JACKET. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First printing, with full number line. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; boards also very good; titling remains bright and bold. Exterior shelfwear is very minor. Interior is free of markings. Ships same or next day from Dinkytown, Minneapolis, Minnesota.…

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:0691009783.…

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

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hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.