Life on Earth

Audio education at its finest. The mellow voice of Sir David narrates his Life on earth book, and allows for the changes in theory since the original programme was made. Despite the programme being very visual, the descriptions in the audio book are such that you almost see what he is describing in your minds eye.A relaxing but educational listening experience and one not to be missed by either fans of Sir David or fans of the series.

I bought this for my nine-year-old son, who is a real nature buff. The book arrived in good time and was packaged well. The quality of the book leaves nothing to be desired, and while the design is a little different from the original, which I had as a child, it is just as good. A great addition to any home library.

The original book and TV series has been a major influence on my life and thinking. The updated 40th anniversary edition is a beautiful book. . The story of Life on Earth...………………………..There is grandeur in this view of life, with its several powers, having been originally breathed into a few forms or into one; and that, whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved. (Charles Darwin, Origin of Species)

A superb purchase which closely follows the original script from the series. The photography has been brought up to date too, the book is heavy with good quality glossy paper. The range of locations visited also very impressive.The structure of the book logically sets out the different milestones in the evolutionary story. The book use both fossil and modern examples to show key physical and behavioural adaptations. I can't really think of any flaws with Life on Earth. The scale of the kind of story it wants to tell us truly impressive.

Bought this for my 60-something dad for Christmas and he hasn't stopped going on about it since. He's done a lot of travelling in his life and was still blown away by it. Highly recommended.