evolutionary paleobiology

Provides a history of life by examining one hundred fossil discoveries.

Examines documentation that maintains there is evidence for evolution in the paleontological record.

Traces the emergence of life from the earliest complex organisms to the rise of mammals, including humans.

The author discusses how advancements in evolutionary developmental biology has lead to experimentation on "reverse evolution, " which can be used to recreate prehistoric creatures, and educate scientists on ways to overcome birth defects.

Explores early prehistoric life during the Cambrian Period including marine life in the oceans and the Earth's first predators.

Irreverent approach to the origins of life, using a fish story to begin the discussion of the Precambrian age, approximately 650 million years ago, and traveling on through dinosaurs, and finally, humans.