life

Atoms are the basis of every living and non-living thing on Earth, but where and how did life begin - and how do we know?.

A moving book for children, it explains life and death in a sensitive way, telling about beginnings and endings, and life in between.

Explains how this research can increase our understanding of other planets, expand our knowledge of the universe, and discover untapped resources.

"Provides an essential and illuminating history of Western science, tracing the trials and triumphs of the iconoclastic scientists who have sought to uncover the mystery of how life first came to be."--Dust jacket.

A collection of photographs accompanied by prose poetry, focusing on life, love, loss, beginnings and endings.

Describes twenty-five fossils illustrating the evolution of animal life. Also presents the stories behind the discovery of these fossils, their significance within the larger fossil record, and where they can be viewed in museums of the world.

Explains how life first appeared on the earth as simple cells capable of reproducing themselves and then evolved into a series of more complex organisms.

Presents a collection of quotes and meditations by Marcus Aurelius, who ruled the Roman Empire between 161 and 180 AD,that contains practical wisdom on character, leadership, and duty.

Translates an edited version of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius's ponderings on power, human nature, and mortality, among other philosophical concerns; includes a chronology, a genealogical table, and extensive notes.

Happy bunny shares his not very nice advice on how to have a rich and rewarding life.