Life on Earth [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

David Attenborough (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

Written at the same time as the filming of the PBS series, this book surveys the animal kingdom of planet Earth from its simplest single-cell microorganism to its most complex life form--humans. It seems odd that Sir David Attenborough isn't reading the book as his voice is familiar to viewers of the series, yet Ruthven is an acclaimed narrator on British radio. He has a typical, clipped voice and sounds much like Attenborough, a plus for this recording. A few uncorrected editing mistakes mar the production. The production should be seamless and sound flawless, and listeners should demand this level of attention to production values. E.F. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Isis Audio; Unabridged edition (March 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1856955028
• ISBN-13: 978-1856955027
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,119,433 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ambitious, panoramic view of life on our planet, August 25, 2001

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Timothy H. Mansfield (Long Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Life on Earth (Hardcover)

Thirteen chapters matching the thirteen programs of the BBC series on which it was based. Follows the evolution of life on earth, presenting fascinating observations about the likely functional reasons life unfolded as it has. Offers the grand sweep of life in an engaging and integrated presentation, with a very readable and even charming tone, and including more than 100 excellent color photos. TOC:
1 the infinite variety
2 building bodies
3 the first forests
4 the swarming hordes
5 the conquest of the waters
6 the invasion fo the land
7 a watertight skin
8 lords of the air
9 eggs, pouches, and placentas
10 theme and variation
11 the hunters and the hunted
12 a life in the trees
13 the compulsive communicators

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Attenborough, October 4, 2005

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Sarah (St. Paul, MN, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Life on Earth: A Natural History (Hardcover)

As usual David Attenborough delivers. This book is beautifully written and has breathtaking pictures. Attenborough makes any subject interesting and easy to read. I have learned so much from his writting, and have experienced worlds beyond my reach through the pictures.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, November 2, 2003

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Hayley D. (Sydney, NSW, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Life on Earth: A Natural History (Hardcover)

A really interesting and informative book by a wonderful author, who has a real talent in writing. I found it simple and easy, (in a good way) and was sad to turn the last pages. It also has beautiful pictures.