Revised English Description:
Life Before Man offers a vivid, illustrated journey through the history of life on Earth, beginning more than three billion years ago and continuing up to the emergence of early mammals and primate ancestors. Developed by the editors of Time-Life Books, the volume combines accessible scientific commentary with over 160 detailed illustrations, fossil photographs, anatomical reconstructions, and full-color paintings of prehistoric creatures.
Readers can trace major evolutionary milestones—from the first single-celled organisms to marine life, reptiles, dinosaurs, and early mammals—while geological time charts clarify when key transitions occurred. Clear explanations highlight adaptation, extinction events, and the environmental forces that shaped the development of life. Designed for general readers and natural-history enthusiasts alike, this volume provides an engaging and comprehensive overview of Earth’s biological past long before humans arrived.
Technical Details:
Pages: 160
Publication Year: 1972
Publisher: Time-Life Books (The Emergence of Man series)
Language: English
Original Language: English
Format: Hardcover
