{"title":"Trevor H. Worthy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the fascinating world of prehistoric life in Australasia with the works of Trevor H. Worthy. A renowned palaeontologist, Worthy is celebrated for his in-depth research and engaging books that delve into the ancient past of the Australasian region. His works are treasured in the \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e category for their ability to bring extinct creatures back to life through vivid descriptions and meticulous research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is the book \u003cem\u003ePrehistoric Australasia\u003c\/em\u003e, where Worthy takes readers on a captivating journey through time, exploring the diverse species that inhabited the land long before human existence. Ideal for anyone with a curiosity about Earth’s ancient history, these books are both informative and visually engaging, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a budding palaeontologist, a science enthusiast, or simply fascinated by the natural world, Trevor H. Worthy's collection offers a rich source of knowledge and imagination. Dive into these books and uncover the mysteries of a lost world, as Worthy expertly guides you through the prehistoric landscapes of Australasia.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"prehistoric-australasia-by-suzanne-j-hand-9780643108059","title":"Prehistoric Australasia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most of the past 300 million years, the world's continents were interlinked as the supercontinents Pangaea and then Gondwana. Around 50 million years ago, Australia tore itself free from Antarctica to become the huge, splendidly isolated island it is today. Over time, its creatures began to evolve in ways not seen anywhere else on Earth, with tree-climbing crocodiles, gigantic venomous lizards, walking omnivorous bats and flesh-eating kangaroos roaming the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrehistoric Australasia: Visions of Evolution and Extinction\u003c\/i\u003e presents some of the most extraordinary creatures the world has ever seen— all unique to Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand and their surrounding islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver 100 meticulously painted panoramas by palaeoartist Peter Schouten are accompanied by descriptions of the unique environments and features of these animals, written by four of Australia's foremost palaeontologists. This book explores the nature and timing of extinction events in the Southern Hemisphere, considers whether some of these losses might be able to be reversed, and how we can use the fossil record to help save today's critically endangered species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough stunning artwork and fascinating text, \u003ci\u003ePrehistoric Australasia\u003c\/i\u003e brings this globally unique transformation over time to glorious, colourful life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854785040620,"sku":"9780643108059","price":115.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ac423506aca97384d11ae0b73ece37b2.jpg?v=1759265157"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/trevor-h-worthy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}