March 2021 Non-Fiction THE MILESTONES SERIES

Sterling Milestones

The Earth Book: From the Beginning to the End of Our Planet, 250 Milestones in the History of Earth Science Jim Bell


Hardback (B501) | Sep 2019 | Sterling | 9781454929109 | 528pp | 214x186mm | GEN | AUD$44.99, NZD$49.99

A beautifully illustrated presentation of 250 milestones in the history of our home planet, from celebrated geologist and planetary scientist Jim Bell.

Spanning history, this stunning volume chronicles our home planet in 250 beautifully illustrated milestones, including the oceans' formation, deadly volcanoes, and the first perilous polar expeditions. The Earth Book provides a tour of the events, processes, people, and places that have shaped our knowledge of our planet, covering everything from physics, chemistry, and biology to astronomy, public policy, and climate science. This unique resource will enhance our understanding of Earth as a complex interdependent system.