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

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

Fossil plants offer a glimpse into Earth's ancient past, revealing the evolutionary story that made life as we know it possible. Every petrified leaf and root tells a tale of survival, adaptation, and transformation—without them, dinosaurs, saber-toothed cats, and even humans might never have existed. From oxygenating the atmosphere to shaping entire ecosystems, plants have been the silent architects of evolution, driving life forward across billions of years.

In When the Earth Was Green, Riley Black applies the same engaging, scientifically informed storytelling that made The Last Days of the Dinosaurs an award-winning success. Journey through prehistoric seas, swamps, forests, and savannas to witness the pivotal moments in plant evolution that set the stage for the world we know today.