Beginnings

This book presents the ancient conceptions of the universe, the "big bang" theory, and the complex events since its birth.

Describes the complicated and fascinating developments of life on Earth.

Offers an evolutionary perspective of the plant world from the time of the earliest life forms.

Text and photographs examine the evolution of humans from the early hominids to homo sapiens of today.

Text and accompanying photographs discuss the evolution of our highly diverse animal kingdom, from very simple organisms billions of years ago to the life forms we recognize today.

Text and photographs discuss the evolution of the earth from the "birth" of the planet to geological formation of the continents and the development of the atmosphere and climate.