Nature through Time: Virtual field trips through the Nature of the past

This book simulates a historical walk through nature, teaching readers about the biodiversity on Earth in various eras, with a focus on past terrestrial environments. It is geared towards a student audience and uses simple terms and avoiding long complex explanations. It discusses the plants and animals that lived on land, the evolution of natural systems, and how these biological systems changed over time in geological and paleontological contexts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 462 pages
Publication date: 29 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book takes readers on a historical journey through nature, offering a comprehensive exploration of Earth's biodiversity across different eras, with a special focus on past terrestrial environments. Written with a student audience in mind, it employs simple and concise language, avoiding lengthy and complex explanations, to engage and educate readers. The book delves into the diverse plants and animals that once thrived on land, tracing the evolution of natural systems and how these biological systems have changed over time within geological and paleontological contexts. Presented with easy-to-understand and scientifically accurate information, readers are guided through significant biological events from Earth's distant past.

The book encompasses a wide range of paleoenvironmental topics and educational modules, enabling virtual visits to rich geological times. The eras and events covered include, but are not limited to, the diverse Quaternary environments, the remarkable evolution of plants and animals during the Cenozoic era, the rise of angiosperms, the intricate development of vertebrates, and the intricate ecosystems that flourished in the Mesozoic era. Additionally, the book explores the profound impact of the Permian mass extinction, the late Paleozoic glaciation, and the emergence of the first trees and land plants in the Devonian-Ordovician period.

Expert scientific instruction is provided throughout the book, accompanied by up-to-date and scientifically accurate illustrations, making it an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and anyone with an interest in the natural world. This book serves as an international course, offering a comprehensive and engaging exploration of Earth's biodiversity and its historical evolution.

Weight: 1173g
Dimension: 279 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030350604
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020