The story of Planet Earth\'s evolution, from 4.5 billion years ago to today It has taken billions of years for Earth to become the Planet it is today.
Back matter includes informational notes about each spread, as well as sources, an author\'s note, and a glossary..
A striking design with full-spread, digitally enhanced watercolor art gives the book a rich, atmospheric feel.
With STEM connections to biology, geology, evolution, and more, it is a springboard for discovery, discussion, and research.
Now available in paperback, this broad look at the Earth is designed to inspire awe and inquiry.
The book also includes the relatively recent evolution of humans--who are just a tiny speck in the sweep of Earth\'s history.
When Planet Earth Was New looks back to the very beginning, using a poetic approach grounded in scientific fact to give an overview of how the Planet has changed over time: from hot lava to the formation of oceans to the evolution of living things in water and on land.
The story of Planet Earth\'s evolution, from 4.5 billion years ago to today It has taken billions of years for Earth to become the Planet it is today
