The Big Picture Book: See Life on Earth Unfolding through Time

by John A. Long, Brian Choo (Illustrations), Sergei Pisarevsky (Cartography)

The story of four billion years of evolution is told in simple words and stunning images in this vivid volume. Using the latest scientific research, an up-to-date account of Earth's history—the Big Bang, major changes to the planet's continents and climates, and crucial steps in the evolution of life—is presented.

48 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2005

About the author

John Albert Long (born 1957) is an Australian paleontologist. He currently serves as Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders University, Adelaide.