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Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms
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LENGTH6 hrs and 2 mins
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RELEASE DATE04-17-12
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Publisher's Summary
They destroy plant diseases. They break down toxins. They plough the earth. They transform forests. They’ve survived two mass extinctions, including the one that wiped out the dinosaur. Not bad for a creature that’s deaf, blind, and spineless. Who knew that earthworms were one of our planet’s most important caretakers? Or that Charles Darwin devoted his last years to studying their remarkable achievements?
Inspired by Darwin, Amy Stewart takes us on a subterranean adventure. Witty, offbeat, charming, and ever curious, she unearths the complex web of life beneath our feet and investigates the role earthworms play in cutting-edge science—from toxic cleanups to the study of regeneration.
©2004 Original material © 2004 Amy Stewart. Recorded by arrangement with Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, a division of Workman Publishing Company, Inc. (P)2012 (p) 2012 HighBridge Company
What the Critics Say
“Stewart’s fascination with her subject is infectious, her writing as simple and sleek as the earthworm itself.” (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Using Darwin’s research as a starting point, [Stewart] delves into their incredible abilities and offers useful tips for the green thumbs in her audience.” (Entertainment Weekly)
"You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible.” (The New York Times)
What Members Say
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"very interesting, very peculiar popular science"
Fascinating little book. A nice between-serious history (or long novels) books type of volume. You will learn alot about a peculiar corner of the wild world, that is about worms, the science of worms (what little is known on the subject). It is not a gross exposition. The writer and the narrator combine to make the book interesting.
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Cristy east wenatchee, wa, United States 04-19-12 Member Since 2011I'm boring. You don't want to know anything about me.
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"Amazing and Exciting presentation of worms"
Would you listen to Earth Moved again? Why?I would absolutely listen to this again. It's absolutely fascinating. I have learned a lot and have a new perspective on worms!
What did you like best about this story?The story was very personal so I felt connected to the author, Darwin, and the other people (including the worm people and by that I mean worms as people). Considering I have ADHD and it's hard for me to sit still I didn't want to leave or stop the book because it was presented in this way.
Which scene was your favorite?It was all very fascinating although I did enjoy hearing about Darwin and the Authors love of the worm.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?This book made me extremely happy. I'm glad I'm not the only animal nut. I say animal nut because it is hard to find people who think about animals on this level. I appreciated the extreme consideration and detail to attention given to the worm in this book.
Any additional comments?There is a lot of beneficial information and a good perspective given on the worm. It takes someone who has spent a lot of time on a subject and has a passion for understanding the intercate details. The author did an absolutely amazing job of showing me both. This makes me confident the knowledge she is passing on is well informed and has nothing but the best intentions. This is not to mention I spent some time looking up facts for myself.
Great job Amy Stewart!5 of 5 people found this review helpful