About this title: This is an introduction to the panorama of life on Earth, from its earliest beginnings more than 3000 million years ago to the arrival of Homo sapiens and the introduction of settled farming, 5000 years ago. The text is accompanied by a sequence of over 160 specially commissioned illustrations, showing the conditions on Earth in its early days and the strange animal life that once roamed its surface or moved in its seas. Beginning with an account of the various theories that seek to explain the birth of the solar system and its planets, the book continues with a detailed explanation of the ...
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Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
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Description: Burian, Zdenek. New. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Young adult. This book is a bargain. Fans of paleo-art know Burian's place in the canon. Pricing for the book is all over the place. Grab a moderately priced copy and enjoy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
Date Published: 1972
ISBN-13:9780500010891ISBN:0500010897
Description: Text yellowing. binding loose. in dustcover has moderate wear. jacket. 228pp.4to. 9"x12".100% guaranteed. No hassle return policy. read more
Description: Burian, Zdenek. New. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Young adult. read more
Binding: hard back
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The, Blacklick, Ohio, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1972
ISBN-13:9780070602403ISBN:0070602409
Description: Good. 13 x 15. 228pp; hardback w. dust jacket; good condition; clean pages; tight binding; former owner's name in front cover; The evolution of life on our planet earth is perhaps the most facinatin story every told. read more
Description: Hardcover, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in fair all round condition suitable as a reading copy. pp., 1350grams, ISBN: 0500010897. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Date Published: 1973-01
ISBN-13:9780070602403ISBN:0070602409
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Date Published: 1973-01
ISBN-13:9780070602403ISBN:0070602409
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
Description: Ex-Library Published by Thames & Hudson Ltd in 1996. Paperback. Number of pages: 256. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. Ex-library book (usual stamps and marks). Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Description: Published by Thames & Hudson Ltd in 1972. Dust jacket. Number of pages: 228. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. Wear & tear to DJ Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Description: 1973. Thames & Hudson. Reprint. Hardcover. Book-VG. DJ-Good, edgewear. 11x9. 228pp. 162 colour illus by Zdenek Burian. The fascinating story of the evolution of living things on earth. An insight into the main forces of prehistoric life on earth and the birth of the solar system and its planets. read more
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