About the Book: The Tree of Life explores the extraordinary four-billion-year history of life on Earth, revealing how every living organism is connected through the evolutionary tree of life. Blending evolutionary biology, genetics, paleontology and the history of science, the book explains how species evolved, adapted and diversified while uncovering fascinating insights into human origins and Earth’s biodiversity. Engaging and accessible, it is an essential read for anyone interested in evolution, natural history and the scientific story of life on our planet.