Time Planet Earth: An Illustrated History

The third planet from the sun is mankind's home -- but how well do you know it? Its molten core, for instance, is hotter than the surface of the sun. Now, TIME presents an unrivaled portrait of Planet Earth: its violent history, its vast oceans, its constantly changing geology, its life-sheltering atmosphere, its fascinating life forms, and its imperiled climate.

TIME joins scientists in the field, visits with indigenous people and consults with experts to report on the biggest story of th...