The Sixth Extinction (Young Readers Adaptation)
An Unnatural History

Ecocides could only be justified with the primate madness gene in Prehistoric times, but nowadays it´s inexcusable. Archaeologists of the future in millions of years would wonder what has happened, how such devastation could be done in such a short time. They compare volcanic eruptions, climate chan......more

This is officially the most boring book I've read this year. There were some interesting moments but they were too few to compensate. You'll learn more about random rainforest frogs than you ever wanted... Also I find that while reading some non fiction you have to like the author to a certain extent......more

Dial M for Murder This is a dark and deeply depressing book, trying hard to be hopeful — on the lines of Douglas Adams' Last Chance to See. Kolbert's book reminds us that we could be the last couple of generations to witness true diversity, maybe the last to see such magnificent and delicate creat......more

This book is a very engaging examination of extinctions of animal species through the ages. Elizabeth Kolbert adds a wonderfully personal touch to many of the chapters, as she describes her visits to the habitats where various species are dying out. She accompanies scientists and ecologists as they......more

In this well-researched book, science writer Elizabeth Kolbert casts a strong light on the damage humans are doing to planet Earth. In one example Kolbert describes declining populations of the golden frog, which is rapidly disappearing from all its native habitats. Turns out humans have inadvertent......more