The Panda's Thumb

Explore the wonders and mysteries of evolutionary biology with this critically acclaimed author. In The Panda's Thumb, Stephen Jay Gould delves into thought-provoking questions like: were dinosaurs really dumber than lizards? What led to the theory of mongolism and its racist residue? Discover the imperfections that prove the evolutionary rule through the panda's magical "thumb" and the sea turtle's perilous migration. This unique book has sold over one million copies in North America and is sure to captivate a new generation of readers.