Time Planet Earth: An Illustrated History | 
 enlarge | Author: Editors Of Time Magazine
Publisher: Time
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 43403
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.8
Dimensions (in): 12 x 10.8 x 1
ISBN: 1603200320
Dewey Decimal Number: 550.222
EAN: 9781603200325
ASIN: 1603200320
Publication Date: October 14, 2008
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Product Description
The third planet from the sun is mankind's home - but how well do you know it? Its molten core, for instance, is hotter than the surface of the sun. Now, TIME presents an unrivaled portrait of Planet Earth: its violent history, its vast oceans, its constantly changing geology, its life-sheltering atmosphere, its fascinating life forms, and its imperiled climate. TIME joins scientists in the field, visits with indigenous people and consults with experts to report on the biggest story of this year and every year: Planet Earth. And we visit the Earth's extremes: the longest rivers, tallest mountains and driest deserts on the planet. This beautifully illustrated volume, featuring the work of award-winning photographers, presents a portrait of our wondrous planet--and of all the beings that call it home--that is revelatory, awe-inspiring and essential. * Perfect for those who want simply to enjoy beautiful photographs or those who want to learn the history, geology, geography, and life forms on this planet
* Divided into broad major sections, containing spreads that function as individual units and as a larger theme
* Includes fascinating, informative graphic spreads from TIME's celebrated graphic artists--from the science of wildfires to what happens inside a hurricane
* Features multiple points of entry: a spread might contain three or four sidebars--trivia, definitions, scientific debates, history, locations, Top Ten lists--all guaranteed to add fun and information
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 This Book Is Amazing November 19, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is so beautiful and informational it is amazing I am going to give it to my 12 year old grandchild for Christmas and I know the whole family will love it
 disappointing -- the colors are dull and lifeless October 24, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I first heard about this book on one of the network morning shows, which I was watching in HD, and the pictures looked amazing -- bright and vibrant, with subjects that were interesting, quirky and fun. The reality is that although the subjects really are interesting, quirky, and fun, the colors in the actual book are dull and lifeless, not the high gloss, vibrant colors I expected from the HDTV pictures.
Enthusiastically recommended as a gift book for nature or wildlife photography lovers October 9, 2008
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
Planet Earth: An Illustrated History is a stunningly beautiful coffee table book, featuring full-color photography of Earth's environment and biosphere - from a grizzly bear about to catch a salmon mid-leap to penguin parents protecting their chicks to the leaping courtship of European hares and much more. The reader-friendly text describes the wonders of nature, some dazzling, some harsh, as well introducing one to the geology and climatology of the planet. An educational and informative text, enthusiastically recommended as a gift book for nature or wildlife photography lovers as well as for public library collections.
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