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The Story of Life: Evolution (Extended Edition)
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See moreSee evolution in action w ith this chronological compendium. W ith beautiful illustrations by Katie Scott, you can discover the extraordinary story of life on Earth.
See evolution in action with this chronological compendium.
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This new extended edition of The Story of Life: Evolution (Extended Edition) is the perfect gift for those with a love of the natural world.
Wander the galleries—open 365 days a year—and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text.
Each chapter features key species from a different geological era with fantastic new artwork from Katie Scott.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781783706822
Publisher: Templar Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 September 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Big Picture Press
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Katie Scott
- Illustrated by Katie Scott Limited
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 197.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 488g
Pages: 80
About the Author
Katie Scott graduated from University of Brighton in 2011. Her w ork draw s influences from traditional medical and botanical illustration, both in aesthetic and subject matter. Her w ork plays w ith the ideas of scientific uncertainty and speculation, fabricating the inner and outer w orkings of the w orld. Her illustrations depict a familiar yet fantasy vision of plants, humans and minerals.
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