Title
Tropical Arctic: Lost Plants, Future Climates, and the Discovery of Ancient Greenland,New
Sold by Ergodebooks, an authorized reseller.
Returns accepted within 30 days | support@ergodebooks.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 1–3 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 3–5 business days after dispatch
- Double-boxed, fully insured & discreetly packaged
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
- Orders over $250 require signature upon delivery. Taxes calculated at checkout.
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Damaged or Defective Item
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · 25% restocking fee applies
Payment Option
An illustrated visit to the tropical arctic of 205 million years ago when Greenland was green.While todays Greenland is largely covered in ice, in the time of the dinosaurs the area was a lushly forested, tropical zone. Tropical Arctic tracks a tenmillionyear window of Earths history when global temperatures soared and the vegetation of the world responded.A project over eighteen years in the making, Tropical Arctic is the result of a unique collaboration between two paleobotanists, Jennifer C. McElwain and Ian J. Glasspool, and awardwinning scientific illustrator Marlene Hill Donnelly. They began with a simple question: What was the color of a fossilized leaf? Tropical Arctic answers that question and more, allowing readers to experience Triassic Greenland through three reconstructed landscapes and an expertly researched catalog of extinct plants. A stunning compilation of paint and pencil art, photos, maps, and engineered fossil models, Tropical Arctic blends art and science to bring a lost world to life. Readers will also enjoy a frontrow seat to the scientific adventures of life in the field, with engaging anecdotes about analyzing fossils and learning to ward off polar bear attacks.Tropical Arctic explains our planets story of environmental upheaval, mass extinction, and resilience. By looking at Earths past, we see a glimpse of the future of our warming planetand learn an important lesson for our time of climate change.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Tropical Arctic'? A: 'Tropical Arctic' explores the ancient environment of Greenland 205 million years ago, detailing its lush, tropical landscape during the time of the dinosaurs and examining the implications for our current understanding of climate change.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Tropical Arctic'? A: The book is authored by paleobotanists Jennifer C. McElwain and Ian J. Glasspool, along with scientific illustrator Marlene Hill Donnelly.
- Q: What type of illustrations can I expect in this book? A: 'Tropical Arctic' features a stunning combination of illustrations, including paint and pencil art, photographs, maps, and engineered fossil models, all aimed at bringing the ancient world to life.
- Q: How many pages does 'Tropical Arctic' have? A: 'Tropical Arctic' contains a total of 152 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Tropical Arctic' is available in a hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'Tropical Arctic' published? A: 'Tropical Arctic' was published on November 5, 2021.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: 'Tropical Arctic' is suitable for older children and young adults, especially those interested in botany, paleontology, or climate science, but parental guidance may be helpful for younger readers.
- Q: What edition of 'Tropical Arctic' is available? A: The book is released as a First Edition.
- Q: Does the book include any scientific research findings? A: Yes, 'Tropical Arctic' includes well-researched scientific findings, anecdotes from fieldwork, and insights into the analysis of fossils.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Tropical Arctic'? A: 'Tropical Arctic' explores themes of environmental change, mass extinction, resilience, and the lessons learned from Earth's past in relation to current climate change.