When the Earth Was Green: Plants, Animals, and Evolution's Greatest Romance

When the Earth Was Green offers a gorgeously composed exploration of the ancient relationship between prehistoric plants and life on Earth. Fossilized plants reveal lost worlds spanning billions of years, showing how dinosaurs, saber-toothed cats, and even humans owe their existence to the evolutionary efforts of plants. By oxygenating the atmosphere, encouraging animals onto land, and forming forests, plants have been central to the evolution of countless fascinating prehistoric creatures.

Using a scientifically-informed narrative similar to the award-winning The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, Riley Black transports readers to prehistoric seas, swamps, forests, and savannas. Each chapter highlights both plants and animals, illustrating how interactions between species have shaped the Earth. As the story progresses through time, readers follow the growing trunk of the Tree of Life, appreciating evolutionary branches that connect the ancient past to the present.

Características Destacadas

• Explores the evolution of plants over billions of years
• Connects plant evolution with the rise of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures
• Scientifically-informed narrative by award-winning author Riley Black
• Illustrates the Tree of Life from ancient roots to the present
• Highlights key moments in ecosystems across time