The Ultimate Biography of Earth From the Big Bang to Today!

This engaging chapter book presents the entire natural history of Earth as a compelling biography, perfect for curious young minds aged 4-11. Author Nick Lund covers everything from the Big Bang and the chaotic Hadean eon to the Cenozoic era, where humans thrive. Readers will learn about major geological events like the Great Oxygenation Event, encounter prehistoric creatures like Megatherium, and witness mass extinction events, including the asteroid strike that ended the dinosaurs. Packed with cutting-edge science and vibrant illustrations, it makes complex topics accessible and exciting, fostering a deep appreciation for our planet.

The natural history of Earth, told in biography form. Told in a lively, illustrated biography form to deliver its cutting-edge science in the most compelling way, here is the story of Earth, from the chaotic Hadean eon with its huge oceans of molten rock to today’s Cenozoic era, aka the Age of Mammals (and that includes us humans). Learn about the Great Oxygenation Event. Meet some of the planet’s wildest life-forms, like Megatherium—a sloth as big as an elephant. Watch the continents separate, crash together, and reform. Get an eyewitness view of Earth’s major mass extinction events, including the asteroid strike that doomed the dinosaurs. And catch up on the basics, like why the sky is blue and how glaciers shape the land. It’s the ultimate biography of the best home in the galaxy. Fully illustrated and packed with facts!