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Evolving planet: four billion years of life on Earth

Name: Evolving planet: four billion years of life on Earth
ISBN: 9780810994867

By Erica Kelly

How did tiny life-forms transform into Earth’s astonishing creatures—and why did some vanish forever?

informative fascinating visual thought-provoking

Genres

Non-fiction Nature History

What is Evolving planet: four billion years of life on Earth about?

Travel through four billion years of life on Earth, from the earliest microscopic organisms to the astonishing variety of plants and animals alive today. Discover how species changed over time, how new forms emerged and why others vanished forever. Fossils, vivid illustrations and clear explanations reveal the links between ancient creatures and modern life, showing how evolution has shaped our planet. This fascinating journey also explores mass extinctions and the ever-changing story of life on Earth.

Pages

136 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2008

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