"An exhilarating, illuminating, gloriously-illustrated journey through Earth's 4.5 billion-year history" - LoveReading4Kids, starred review. This beautifully illustrated full-color guide tells the incredible tale of our planet, from Earth's formation from swirling stardust to the present day and near-future. Young readers can discover the story behind everything from volcanoes to weather, where the Moon and our mountains came from and other fascinating secrets. They will witness and explore: - The formation of Earth and the early Solar System - Ice ages and periods of warmth - How volcanoes shaped our lands - Dinosaurs and extinction events - Earth's future in our hands Featuring beautiful full-color illustrations, fun fact boxes, an useful timeline and a glossary of key terms, The Story of Earth supports STEM learning in an entertaining way. It's a perfect gift for curious children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Story of Everything is a beautifully illustrated series for young readers which tells the story of life as we know it, from the big bang to evolution and the history of human development.