evolution (biology)

Recounts the experiences Charles Darwin had on his explorations of the Galapagos Islands, where he developed many of his controversial theories on evolution.

Traces briefly the history of the Earth from its birth in the universe through various stages of life on its surface to the development of man.

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.

Chronicles mankind's efforts to explore the origins of species and the Earth's history over the last 150 years and highlights the major contributions put forth by such researchers as Darwin, Wallace, and Bates. Features black-and-white photographs and illustrations throughout.

Presents arguments supporting the belief of evolution, using facts about the changing species of the current day.

Introduces the author's unabridged theories of evolution by natural selection concluding with a subject index. Discusses the struggle for existence in the natural world, laws of variation, instinct, geographical distribution, hybrids and the appearance of new species.

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

Details the discovery of a forty-seven-million-year-old Darwinius fossil known as Ida, and discusses what scientists have learned from studying it.

Describes using of natural selection to design robots, and how it is improving the understanding of evolution and technological challenges.