Download or read book Discovering the Prehistoric World written by Marianne Taylor and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-15 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into the mysteries of the ancient Earth with this highly visual, full-colour guide, written by renowned natural history author, Marianne Taylor. From the origins of life to the reign of the dinosaurs and the ice age, this fascinating book explores the diversity of life on Earth in the time before humans came to dominate the planet. Learn how species rose, fell, and evolved as they adapted to a changing climate and the varied ecosystems that arose. Discover the five mass extinction events and how life rose again despite the challenges. Explore the majesty of the dinosaurs and the fascinating ancestors of the many animals that we know and love today. The text is brought to life by superb full-colour photos, charts, maps and infographics to reveal the early history of the planet in all its splendour. A fascinating guide to the world which can be enjoyed by the whole family. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus' Discovering... series brings together spectacular guides which explore the science behind our world, brought to life by eye-catching photography.