Illustrations
Note on Technical Terms
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Our Wider Heritage
Myths, Miracles & the Origins of Life
Evolution in Action
Life Cells
Life Chemicals
The World of Atoms
The Stars are Formed
The Gas between the Stars
From Interstellar Gas to Dust
The Beginnings of Biochemistry
Comets
Meteorite Clues
The Birth of the Solar System
First Days on Earth
Exploring Nearby Planets
Planets of Life
Predators & Planets
Invasion from the Galazy
Communicating thru Space
Appendices
Illustrations
Note on Technical Terms
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Our Wider Heritage
Myths, Miracles & the Origins of Life
Evolution in Action
Life Cells
Life Chemicals
The World of Atoms
The Stars are Formed
The Gas between the Stars
From Interstellar Gas to Dust
The Beginnings of Biochemistry
Comets
Meteorite Clues
The Birth of the Solar System
First Days on Earth
Exploring Nearby Planets
Planets of Life
Predators & Planets
Invasion from the Galazy
Communicating thru Space
Appendices