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Planet Earth and the other bodies of the Solar System are 4.5 billion years old. They reside in a galaxy that is 12-14 billion years old, and are part of a universe that is 13-15 billion years old. This book reviews the evidence that has led scientists to these conclusions and describes the methods by which this evidence has been gathered.

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"The book is a well-written and well-organized source for information about geochronology..."—The Leading Edge
"Ancient Earth, Ancient Skies is a much-needed contribution to scientific education....[Dalrymple] makes the search for earth's age fun and interesting with his fast-paced style and superb integration of methodology and findings."—National Center for Science Education Reports

Ancient Earth Ancient Skies

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    A Paperback / softback by G. Brent Dalrymple

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      Publisher: Stanford University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 08/06/2004
      ISBN13: 9780804749336, 978-0804749336
      ISBN10: 0804749337

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Planet Earth and the other bodies of the Solar System are 4.5 billion years old. They reside in a galaxy that is 12-14 billion years old, and are part of a universe that is 13-15 billion years old. This book reviews the evidence that has led scientists to these conclusions and describes the methods by which this evidence has been gathered.

      Trade Review
      "The book is a well-written and well-organized source for information about geochronology..."—The Leading Edge
      "Ancient Earth, Ancient Skies is a much-needed contribution to scientific education....[Dalrymple] makes the search for earth's age fun and interesting with his fast-paced style and superb integration of methodology and findings."—National Center for Science Education Reports

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