{"product_id":"discovering-the-prehistoric-world-a-guide-to-the-astonishing-forms-of-early-life-on-earth-hardcover","title":"Discovering the Prehistoric World: A Guide to the Astonishing Forms of Early Life on Earth - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarianne Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRenowned natural history author, Marianne Taylor, reveals mysteries of the ancient Earth, from the origins of life to the reign of the dinosaurs and the ice age, in a fascinating 3.8 billion year history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautiful, full-color hardback guide explores the diversity of life on Earth in the time before humans came to dominate the planet. Learn how species rose, fell, and evolved as they adapted to a changing climate and the varied ecosystems that arose. Discover the five mass extinction events and how life rose again despite the challenges. Explore the majesty of the dinosaurs and the fascinating ancestors of the many animals that we know and love today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes: \u003cbr\u003e- Paleozoic: marine life, the first plants, coral reefs, trilobites\u003cbr\u003e- Mesozoic: dinosaurs and other reptiles, the first birds, the breakup of Pangaea\u003cbr\u003e- Cenozoic: new mammals, the first horses, ice ages \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe text is brought to life by superb full-color photos, charts, maps and infographics to reveal the early history of the planet in all its splendor. A fascinating guide to the world which can be enjoyed by the whole family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eSirius' \u003ci\u003eDiscovering... \u003c\/i\u003eseries brings together spectacular hardback guides which explore the science behind our world, brought to life by eye-catching photography.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarianne Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e has a BSc in Psychology from Sheffield University and worked in publishing for several years before following her passion for natural history and starting to write about it. Today she is a naturalist, photographer and illustrator, and the author of more than 30 books on natural history, including \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Life in 101\/2 Chapters, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Hare, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eTracking the Highland Tiger, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eRSPB British Birds of Prey, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gull Next Door: A Portrait of a Misunderstood Bird, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Birds Work, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eRSPB British Naturefinder, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eRSPB British Birdfinder, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nature Book, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eRSPB Seabirds, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDragonflight: In Search of Britain's Dragonflies and Damselflies, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Insects Work, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eOwls, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eRSPB Nature Watch, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Birds Live Together, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eWatching Wildlife in London, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eWild Coast. \u003c\/i\u003eShe is the author of \u003ci\u003eDiscovering the Animal Kingdom \u003c\/i\u003efor Arcturus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 10.8 x 9.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 02, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765042610464,"sku":"9781398830530","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/73f0359a5de12f481e78808094efffe7.webp?v=1780261131","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/discovering-the-prehistoric-world-a-guide-to-the-astonishing-forms-of-early-life-on-earth-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}