This is a fascinating encyclopedia comparing the most important adaptations and evolutions in the natural world with the most important discoveries and inventions of human history. * Provides diagrams of the process of photosynthesis, the functional areas of the human brain, and the bluefin tuna * Includes 58 photographs and electron microscope images illustrating the adaptations in the book * Presents bibliographic listings of key reference books, internet resources, and academic papers for further reading