This volume traces the extraordinary evolution of our world, from the formation of Earth to the beginnings of human history, and looks at some of the amazing creatures that once inhabited our globe. It chronicles when life first appeared on Earth, why dinosaurs died out and how people survived the last Ice Age, covering a period up to 10,000BC. The book offers colourful maps showing the changing shapes of continents, the movement of people around the world and the development of life on Earth and presents detailed reconstructions and photographs of prehistoric artefacts. The "World History" series covers a wide range of countries and civilizations and offers a wealth of pictures and information. Thoroughly researched and written especially for children, four volumes cover a vast expanse of time, from the creation of the Earth to the dawn of the 21st century. Other titles in the series include "Ancient World", "Medieval World" and "The Last 500 Years".

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Usborne, Usborne World History .

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .

This book has the following chapters: Part 1 Mammals: the first mammals; mammals with pouches; the rise of the mammals; hunters and scavengers; plant-eaters' problems; the horse's tale; animals of South America; the elephant's story; animals of the Ice Age. Part 2 Humans: apes and monkeys; southern apes; the tool-makers; the coming of fire; the first explorers; hunters of the Ice Age; early families the first modern people; new worlds; the mammoth-hunters; the first artists; from hunting to farming.