In the last 20 years, scientists have begun to realize that many of Earth's creatures live in dark places -- the deep sea, around hydrothermal vents, deep within caves and aquifers, and far below Earth's surface. Life Without Light looks at these amazing environments and the incredible array of living things found there. Could some of these bizarre creatures help us understand how life arose on Earth, and possibly on other worlds?
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Grade 7 Up-What do Movile Cave and the Mariana Trench have in common? They are both habitats where unique life-forms have developed. It has only been in the last 50 years that scientists have been able to explore these remote ecosystems in caves, the ocean, and in underground aquifers. Stewart begins her book with a clear explanation of photosynthesis and the food chain. She then considers how life evolved with little or no light, focusing on specific habitats. The author describes some of the amazing creatures discovered and weaves in information about plate tectonics and animal classification to give a full picture of life below Earth's surface. She concludes with a discussion of some of the questions raised by these investigations. Average-quality black-and-white photographs and drawings and two sections of full-color photos illustrate the book.
Lynn W. Zimmerman, Southeast Middle School, Greensboro, NC
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
Lynn W. Zimmerman, Southeast Middle School, Greensboro, NC
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
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Melissa Stewart has written more than 100 science books for young readers. While gathering information for her books, Melissa has hiked in tropical rain forests, gone on safari in Africa, and swum with sea lions in the Galapagos Islands. She can't imagine any better job! Visit Melissa's website at www.melissa-stewart.com or track her at twitter.com/mstewartscience.
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