evolution

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evolution

Dinosaurs alive!

the dinosaur-bird connection
2001
Discusses the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds, examining skeletons, describing several species, and tracing the discoveries of paleontologists.

The story of life on Earth

2000
An illustrated account of evolution, from the formation of planet Earth to the arrival of modern man.

Creationsim vs. Evolution

2002
Provides arguements on both sides of the creationism vs. evolution issue.

Evolution

1974
Discusses the historical development of the present theory of revolution, findings that support it, how evolution takes place, and its result in the long history of life.

Lone survivors

how we came to be the only humans on earth
2012
Offers a theory of human origin, in which, Homo sapiens didn't originate from a single region of Africa, but rather different populations coexisted across the continent with other species like Homo erectus and eventually Homo sapiens replaced all other human species.

Adam's tongue

how humans made language, how language made humans
2010
Examines how human language evolved, and argues that the use of language by humans was the driving force behind their development of superior cognitive abilities.

How to build a dinosaur

extinction doesn't have to be forever
2009
The author discusses how advancements in evolutionary developmental biology has lead to experimentation on "reverse evolution, " which can be used to recreate prehistoric creatures, and educate scientists on ways to overcome birth defects.

Upgrade me

our amazing journey to human 2.0
2008
Discusses how, despite no real biological changes, human beings have evolved, and offers predictions on future upgrades and changes based on the scientific and technological accomplishments of the twenty-first century.

Survival of the sickest

a medical maverick discovers why we need disease
2007
Explores evolutionary history for answers to why certain diseases exist, discussing the effects of environmental factors such as climate, food, and drink on the genes of human ancestors thousands and hundreds of years ago, and examines connections between genetic inheritance and who gets which diseases.

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