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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.
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《学校图书馆杂志》(School Library Journal)书评
Gr 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 (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
《儿童读物杂志》(Horn Book)书评
Can life exist without the presence of sunlight? Several ecosystems at hydrothermal vents in the deep sea or in caves and igneous rock underground may provide clues to the origins of life on earth. Information on these ecosystems and other related topics is presented in exhaustive detail. Black-and-white and color photos suffer from poor reproduction, and the color inserts are in the wrong order. Bib., glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
《书目》(Booklist)书评
Gr. 5^-8. After an explanation of a lake's food chain and the place of photosynthesis in the evolution of life on Earth, this book steps out of the sunlight and into dark habitats. Research on hydrothermal vents, caves, aquifers, and rocks has revealed creatures previously unknown to science, including a microbe that appears to live on water and rock, "strong evidence that an ecosystem can, in fact, exist without the Sun." Stewart's well-researched book ends with a discussion of the nature and the origins of life on Earth. Two sections of color photographs offer the only bright spots in the visual presentation. The many black-and-white photos of animals, scientists, and equipment are reproduced in dark shades of gray, even when the subjects are above ground, apparently in sunlight. Librarians purchasing science books have come to expect more color illustrations and better quality of reproduction, particularly in this price range. However, given the quality of the writing and the lack of books for young people on this subject, it's probably prudent to overlook the lackluster format and make room for an intriguing book that updates the collection. --Carolyn Phelan