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How old is the universe?
When did life on earth begin?
What happened to the dinosaurs?
Who invented writing?
How did ancient Chinese science shape the modern world?
Why did European explorers set out to conquer the globe?
Can a planet populated by 7 billion humans flourish?
Are we really superior to other living things?
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These are just some of the questions answered in Christopher Lloyd’s unique volume, which covers 13.7 billion years in a single, sweeping narrative in which the author relates the entire history of the world using the metaphor of a 24 hour clock. Drawing on disciplines ranging from astrophysics to zoology, What on Earth Happened? presents the whole history of our planet, and shows how life, the universe and EVERYTHING are connected. |
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“A charming book…. remarkably far-reaching and even-handed”
“This book should be on every child’s Christmas List”
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