When Planet Earth Was New
Published on 28. February 2019
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-5263-0898-6 (ISBN)
Description
An engaging exploration of Earth's evolution, spanning from its uninhabitable beginnings to the birth of life, and on to the present day.
Imagine... Before humans. Before mammals and dinosaurs. Before insects, plants, and even bacteria: What was it like on Earth?
When Planet Earth Was New transports readers billions of years into the past-when ours was a hot, lifeless world-and takes us on a grand tour of Earth through time.
It's a breathtaking journey, full of surprises: From our planet's boiling beginnings to its millions of years of rain. From the tiny creatures who created oxygen to the giant beasts who breathed it. From then to now. Come and explore what our world was like When Planet Earth Was New.
Imagine... Before humans. Before mammals and dinosaurs. Before insects, plants, and even bacteria: What was it like on Earth?
When Planet Earth Was New transports readers billions of years into the past-when ours was a hot, lifeless world-and takes us on a grand tour of Earth through time.
It's a breathtaking journey, full of surprises: From our planet's boiling beginnings to its millions of years of rain. From the tiny creatures who created oxygen to the giant beasts who breathed it. From then to now. Come and explore what our world was like When Planet Earth Was New.
Reviews / Votes
This is a title to intrigue young readers, as they exploration of Earth's evolution, right from uninhabitable beginnings upto the present day. It's an interesting journey, going back much further than children's books commonly do. What was it like on Earth before humans. Before mammals and dinosaurs. Before insects, plants, and even bacteria? A fascinating journey, full of surprises, and superbly illustrated with glorious artwork by Katherine Diemert which really helps children's understanding and appreciation. * Parents In Touch *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 225 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
394 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5263-0898-6 (9781526308986)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Person
James Gladstone is a writer and editor who lives in Toronto, Ontario. From his office window, James sees the trees, the lake, the Moon, and even a few stars - much of what makes living on planet Earth worthwhile.