Presenting a new vision in the field, this compelling book explores Earth's history as a series of interrelated
processes that continue to have significant outcomes for humans and other living things. It captures the excitement
of historical geology by utilizing active, visually rich learning methods. Readers will gain a strong understanding
of the fundamental concepts used in the interpretation of Earth's physical, chemical, and biological evolution
over the last 4.5 billion years. They'll also discover how to interpret the interaction of living creatures with
their environments through time by following the book's innovative framework.