Flannery, Tim F

"Packed with vibrant illustrations and guided by real-life anecdotes . . . teaches readers to cherish and delight in our planet's environment with Flannery's signature mix of humor and wisdom"--Publisher.

"Internationally renowned author and scientist Tim Flannery explores the most remote and mysterious levels of Earth's oceans. Who is the giant squid's mortal enemy? Can you see ghosts in the deep sea? What in the world is a headless chicken monster? Tim Flannery has the answers. In this informed and accessible book, he takes readers on a journey into the darkest depths of this unchartered realm to learn about the incredible creatures living there. Divided into sections that focus on the various depths of the ocean, readers can navigate their way through the sea while being guided by anecdotes from Tim's own personal experiences. From hairy sea devils and goblin sharks to entire ecosystems within whale carcasses, he uncovers fascinating and bizarre facts about this enchanting place and the slippery, scaly, and strange creatures that live there. Packed with vibrant illustrations and snappy engaging text, Deep Dive into Deep Sea will enthrall, enlighten, and capture the imaginations and passions of young oceanographers"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores the dangers of global warming, caused by greenhouse gas emissions, and offers consumers ways in which they can help to reverse its harmful effects.

Profiles ninety-seven exotic animals, fish, and birds from around the world describing their unique abilities, behavior, and physical characteristics brought about by evolution. Includes large, full-color paintings of each creature.

A paleontologist offers an ecological tour of North America, from the asteroid strike that killed the dinosaurs sixty-five million years ago to the present.

Illustrations and text help catalogue more than one hundred creatures that have been extinct since Christopher Columbus first discovered the New World; providing information on where the animal lived, what it looked like, and what factors might have contributed to its disappearance.

Explores the dangers of global warming, caused by greenhouse gas emissions, and offers consumers ways in which they can help to reverse its harmful effects.

A history of climate change, how it will unfold over the next century, and what can be done to prevent other cataclysmic events including renewable power sources such as wind, solar, and geothermal energy.

A scientist credited with discovering more species than Darwin recounts the first major trips of his career, several expeditions to often remote Pacific islands where he found amazing animals, harsh weather, strange local taboos, and dense jungle.

The author describes his research and field work in relation to the evolution of the Australian kangaroo; and recalls his encounters with ancient aboriginal cultures, fossil hunters, and scientists.