The seventy great mysteries of the natural world: unlocking the secrets of our planet.

London: Thames and Hudson, 2008.
Large octavo, dustwrapper, 304 pp. colour photographs.

Divided into seven sections: origins; the earth; evolution; biogeography and environments; plants and animals; animal behaviour; and the future of the planet. This title answers such questions as: were the dinosaurs warm-blooded or not; why do mammals rule the earth; how did the eye evolve; and, what will happen to climates in the future. Written by a team of leading scientists and experts from around the world including Richard Fortey, Carl Zimmer and Paul Ehrlich.