Meteorite tells the fascinating story of the stones from outer space scattered across our planet. From the impact that finished off the dinosaurs to the dagger made of extraterrestrial iron found in Tutankhamun's tomb, this book is packed full of surprising information, unlikely pioneers and eye-opening science. Dr Tim Gregory explains how these rocky fragments offer clues not just to the earliest origins of everything, but also to humanity's survival into the future.
'A passionate communicator, Tim Gregory conjures colourful environments and events far outside the human' NATURE
'Meticulous and eminently readable, served with clarity, erudition and humour' WALL STREET JOURNAL
'Tim Gregory gets it. He has an uncanny ability to swiftly understand, to clearly explain, and to be joyful' CHRIS HADFIELD
Publisher: John Murray Press
ISBN: 9781529327663
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 220 g
Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 24 mm
Drawing on his deep technical education and boundless curiosity, Tim Gregory brings a childlike wonder of discovery to everything he sees. He shows an uncanny ability to swiftly understand, to clearly explain, and to be joyful in the process. His scientific delight is contagious - Chris Hadfield
Meticulously researched and eminently readable . . . [Gregory] writes with aplomb, his sentences backed by hard evidence and served with clarity, erudition and occasionally humour . .. . Meteorite is a treasure for those who enjoy the stepwise narrative of scientific discovery . . . magnificent - Wall Street Journal
A captivating blend of painstaking detective work and dramatic cosmic events. The impact that rocks from space have had on our culture, and on our knowledge of where we come from - and where they come from - may surprise you. As will their impact on the planet of course, should you be lucky enough to see a "fall" - Jon Butterworth
Have really enjoyed this book, it is one of the few books that I have been unable to put down once I started.
I'm no scientist and have no degrees but the subject caught my interest.
I've found it a very...
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Just finished this book and thoroughly enjoyed. Really well written, I learnt loads and very informative. Would highly recommend
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