And Then There Was One: The Mysteries of Extinction
Worth buying if: You want a short, general-interest primer on extinction.
Skip it if: You need exhaustive scientific data, citations, or recent research.
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Summary
Margery Facklam's And Then There Was One: The Mysteries of Extinction is a concise exploration of extinction's causes, consequences, and mysteries across species, presented for a general-interest audience in 56 pages.
Why this book now
Revisit this 1993 Little Brown & Co. title to reflect on longstanding questions about species loss from a clear, accessible vantage point.
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- You want a short, general-interest primer on extinction.
- You prefer concise nonfiction essays under 100 pages.
- When you want immersive details, the era comes alive through details and research.
- You need exhaustive scientific data, citations, or recent research.
- You expect a textbook or technical treatment of conservation biology.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780316259828
Worth buying if: You want a short, general-interest primer on extinction.
Skip it if: You need exhaustive scientific data, citations, or recent research.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Quick Easy to move through
At 56 pages, this is a brief, one-sitting or couple-of-evenings read suitable for casual nonfiction readers.
What stands out here
This Little Brown & Co. 1993 edition emphasizes a short, accessible treatment of extinction aimed at general-interest readers.
Best way to approach it
Read as a reflective primer or conversation starter—note themes and questions rather than seeking exhaustive data or modern updates.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780316259828
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