Books in Timeline: Life on Earth series

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An illustrated book for young students presenting an overview of what is known about the first humans. Topics include Lucy and friends, the rise of Homo sapiens, early life in the Ice, Stone, Bronze and Iron Age, famous fossil hunters, great sites and population growth.

Discusses life in Earth's seas, including its origins, variety, migrations, and different underwater environments.

Discusses life in Earth's skies, including its origins, variety, and migrations.

A guide to the development of life on Earth, including how life began, the great variety of plants and animals that developed, and different means of growth, locomotion, and reproduction.

Briefly describes the climate, land formations, plant life, and animals of the frozen arctic land called tundra.

Describes the plants and animals found in the different types of North American prairies and grasslands.

Examines the various types of wetlands, including marshes, swamps, and bogs, describing the types of wildlife and vegetation found there and its importance to the environment.

Discusses life on the land, including its origins, variety, and different environments, or biomes.

Introduces the origins of the various kinds of islands and describes the life found on islands in different parts of the world.

Introduces the oceans, waves and tides, marine plants and animals, natural resources, threats to the ocean environment, and preservation efforts.

Briefly describes the climate, geography, wildlife, and exploration of Antarctica.