From the first tiny bubbles of life in the ocean to the arrival of tool-making apes, this is the ultimate survival story. In this book, billions of years of evolution are condensed into 80 pages, covering near-misses, evolutionary crossroads, and a planet shaped by supervolcanoes, toxic air and asteroids. Meet bacteria and early plants, soft-bodied rangeomorphs and armoured fish, and along the way, learn about processes like the carbon cycle, natural selection and fossilisation. Complete with a glossary, a timeline and a glimpse into the future.
