When Humans Began

by John Stidworthy

Published 1 January 1986
Surveys the evolutionary ancestors of modern humans and describes the ways in which we evolved by examining fossils of prehistoric apes, pre-humans, and early humans.

The Day of the Dinosaurs

by John Stidworthy

Published 1 September 1986
Discusses the large reptilian creatures which dominated life on earth millions of years ago.

Mighty Mammals of the Past

by John Stidworthy

Published 1 September 1986
Describes what the fossilized remains of mammals that lived before, during, and after the Age of Dinosaurs have revealed about their physical characteristics and way of life.

Life Begins

by John Stidworthy

Published 1 January 1986
Explains what the fossilized remains of prehistoric animals have revealed about early life, from the first sea creatures to the emergence of reptiles.