evolution

Photographs, diagrams and text present a survey of life in the past and of the theory and operation of evolution.

Offers insights into dog intelligence, and new research into the domestication of dogs.

Explores evolutionary history for answers to why certain diseases exist, discussing the effects of environmental factors such as climate, food, and drink on the genes of human ancestors thousands and hundreds of years ago, and examines connections between genetic inheritance and who gets which diseases.

In twenty-three essays, Gould presents the richness and fascination of the various lives that have fueled the enterprise of science and opened our eyes to a world of unexpected wonders.

Explains the role symbiosis played in the evolution of the planet and discusses how species classification determines how people think about nature.

Explores the facts and questions of human evolution through hands-on activities, crafts, and experiences.

Diagrams, illustrations, and accompanying text describe how recent scientific discoveries in genetics, animal behaviour, and the study of fossils have influenced ideas and theories about the origin and development of life on earth.

Presents the primate family, including lower primates such as lemurs and lorises and higher primates such as monkeys and apes, with emphasis on how its members evolved and similarities and differences among them.