historical geology

Describes the geological and biological evolution of the earth from its formation to the development of the human.

Explores how variations in climate, changes in the types of food people eat, and natural disasters have affected the development of civilizations throughout history.

A comprehensive atlas that covers all aspects of the history of life on Earth, from its formation to the present time.

Photographs, illustrations, and easy-to-follow text introduce young readers to the earth's history and formation.

Presents a geological, biological, and social history of the earth by focusing on the same four locales--New York, southwestern France, the Nile Valley, and northern China--through thirteen time periods covering more then 550 million years.

The author tracks the history of the earth's geological past and examines the changes over the millenniums including volcanic eruptions, development of ancient continents and seas, and the movement of plates.

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.

Studies the evolution of life on earth by looking at the fossil record, beginning with Archeozoic microbes and continuing to today's Holocene interglacial period.

Discusses key episodes or turning points in the earth's evolution by exploring quarries, climbing outcroppings, etc.

Describes the geological setting for the transformation of a rock to a grain of sand over the course of millions of years.