Book Description
Historical atlas covers the history and evolution of life on earth, taking a geographical approach to illuminate the spread of species and the varieties of evolution on different continents.
Author : Roger Osborne
Publisher : Viking Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,94 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Biogeography
ISBN : 9780670858279
Historical atlas covers the history and evolution of life on earth, taking a geographical approach to illuminate the spread of species and the varieties of evolution on different continents.
Author : Angus Konstam
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,72 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Civilization, Scandinavian
ISBN : 9781904668121
About AD 800, mysterious long-ships made their first appearance along the North Sea coast of Britain. From Shetland to the Thames, these raiding ships appeared out of the sea mists, carrying warriors so fierce that no one could stand against them. By the middle of the 9th century, these raiders began to establish settlements, and the raids continued, from Norse bases in Orkney, Ireland, and the Isle of Man. The raiders eventually became rulers, creating Scandinavian colonies in Normandy, England, and Ireland. Around the same time, a few Viking explorers ventured across the Atlantic to America, while others sailed south to Africa, into the Mediterranean, and through the European river systems deep into Russia. This book chronicles their achievements, drawing on archaeological evidence as well as the rich source of Norse Sagas and mythology.
Author : John Haywood
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,97 MB
Release : 1995-09-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0140513280
Viking marauders in their longships burst through the defences of ninth-century Europe, striking terror into the hearts of peasants and rulers alike for two centuries. But the Vikings were more than just marine warriors and this atlas shows their development as traders and craftsmen, explorers, settlers and mercenaries. With over sixty full colour maps, it follows the tracks of the Viking merchants who travelled deep into Russia, of Viking mercenaries who served in the emperor’s bodyguard at Constantinople, and Viking mariners who sailed beyond the edge of the known world to North America.
Author : Douglas Palmer
Publisher : Random House (NY)
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 31,73 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN :
From it's beginnings as an accumulation of molten space debris over 4.6 billion years ago, the Earth has undergone astounding transformations, both geological and biological, to arrive at its familiar look today. The Discovery Channel's Atlas of the Prehistoric World is a dynamic portrait of the Earth and the interplay among the various forces that shaped both the planet and the life upon it. Atlas of the Prehistoric World is divided into three major sections, each of which offers a distinctive look at our planet's pre-history. In "The Changing Globe" computer -generated global maps track the Earth's shift in topography during eighteen different geological periods.... From the rise of mountain ranges to the creation of new oceans, the world takes on its different faces through the course of eons. "Life on Earth" chronicles the evolution of plant and animal life, from the first single-celled microbes to land-dwelling mammals. Each of the Earth's major geological eras is profiled in its own chapter, which depicts the life forms that developed as continents drifted, volcanoes erupted, and meteorites crashed to the surface. Specially commissioned panoramic illustrations take "snapshots" of life at a particular time and place....These...reflect the latest scientific thinking about how creatures from each period would have appeared, bringing to life animals and plantlife we can otherwise see only as fossils. "Earth Fact File," an indispensable gazetteer, explains important Earth science concepts and provides a useful tool for understanding prehistory. Accompanied by over 250 full-color photographs and illustrations and 68 maps, the Discovery Channel's Atlas of the PrehistoricWorld is a unique must-have resource for any family member.
Author : Trevor Palmer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 22,67 MB
Release : 2003-06-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521819282
A readable account of the history of natural disasters throughout history.
Author : Jonathan Kingdon
Publisher :
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 17,85 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Africa
ISBN :
Et argument for, at mennesket fra Afrika spredte sig ud over hele jordkloden, efterhånden som deres tekniske færdigheder blev større og større
Author : Anton Wilhelm Brøgger
Publisher :
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 30,69 MB
Release : 1953
Category : Shipbuilding
ISBN :
Author : Dougal Dixon
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 50,41 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Evolution
ISBN : 9780304355112
This major new atlas offers the first complete look at the evolution of the Earth, from the beginning of the solar system to the present-day. Its six sections are divided into 18 chapters setting out the geological and biological developments of each major geological period. The volume's final section looks at the ways in which the Earth and its biosphere are still evolving today. The distribution today of types of rock, geological formations, fossils and modern species are explained, and the processes of natural evolution and of landscape formation through plate tectonics are revealed here as never before.
Author : Ben Knight
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,83 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Almanacs
ISBN : 9783899554977
Looking through an atlas has always been a fascinating way to explore the world. Around the World is a contemporary evolution of an atlas tailored to our information age. With eye-catching graphics, current topics, and clear texts, the book is for anyone who is curious about the state of our planet and how we live today. Alongside classic facts about nature, history, population, culture, and politics, Around the World's compelling information graphics thoroughly explain complex processes that impact our lives such as global trade and changing demographics. The book gives added insight into our modern world through its visual exploration of subjects such as eating habits, overfishing, and internet providers, as well as events that have left indelible marks on our collective conscience including September 11, the Olympic Games, Japan's Fukushima disaster, and the sinking of the Titanic. Enthralling, attractive, and revealing, Around the World is a rich cornucopia of information about local peculiarities of global relevance that bring home the little differences--as well as the astoundingly large similarities--among the citizens of our world.
Author : Colleen E. Batey
Publisher : Checkmark Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 21,24 MB
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : 9780816030040
Examines the life, art, and technology of Vikings and discusses the extent of the travels