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This book chronicles the natural history of Australia, tracing the events and forces that have shaped its land and wildlife over four billion years. From the earliest single-celled organisms to the giant marsupials, it pieces together fragmented research, offering an insight into the continent's unique biological development.
The book recounts mountain-building activity, volcanic eruptions and the spread of ice sheets. It explores the evolution of early life forms, the rise of fishes, the age of dinosaurs and the emergence of mammals. With contributions from leading palaeontologists and visual reconstructions from prehistoric artists, it provides a complete history of prehistoric Australia.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing, minor dust jacket wear, and handwriting on initial page) Hardcover ISBN 085558906X
