Life Without Light: A Journey to Earth's Dark Ecosystems

by Melissa Stewart

Explores some of the ecosystems found in caves, the deep sea, hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor, underground aquifers, and rock deep below earth's surface

128 pages, Library Binding

First published March 1, 1999

About the author

Melissa Stewart is the award-winning author of more than 180 science and nature books for children. She offers a wide range of programs for schools, libraries, nature centers, and conferences. www.melissa-stewart.com"

Reviews

[Esther · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm sure a lot of this information is out of date, I noticed this especially when she was talking about evolution and the origins of life on earth, but it seems like a good introduction to the concept of life existing in harsh environments we previously thought were impossible for things to survive in. In some places it is written as though assuming the reader knows nothing about biology, such as the explanation of photosynthesis and food webs, which may be helpful to younger or less educated readers. I found this book in a thrift store a while ago and only now decided to read through it, and ultimately I'm glad I did.

[Drew Burkes · Rating 4 out of 5]

life Without Light is a vary infomational book by: Melissa Stewart. This book explains how life lives without light and what lives down there. the setting is in vary dark areas.