Eyewitness Living Earthis a dramatic visual introduction to the rich variety of life on our planet. Animals and plants today live in exciting and often dangerous environments, in hot deserts, on remote islands, in dense jungles, in the snow of the mountaintops, and in the dark, murky depths of the oceans. The story of life on earth is one of survival against the odds, showing how animals and plants cope with extreme cold or heat, in wet or dry conditions, as prey or predator. Eyewitness Living Earthis a magnificent introduction to the world of nature, tracing life from its origins to the present day. The drama of life in the sea and on land is illustrated by superb close-up photography of the plants and animals, bringing the earth vividly to life on the page.