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The history of everything (in 32 pages), Anna Claybourne ; illustrations by Jan Van Der Veken

eng

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The history of everything (in 32 pages)

1140726969

Anna Claybourne ; illustrations by Jan Van Der Veken

In the beginning, about 13.8 billion years ago, the Universe started with a bang. Travel through time and space to learn how the world has evolved from the Big Bang onwards! From the creation of the stars, through the evolution of plants and animals, the dawn of the dinosaurs, and on towards the first humans, early civilizations, empires and technology, this incredible book will take you through the history of, well, everything! The History of Everything in 32 Pages is a visual guide to "everything" - from the formation of the solar system, right up to the modern day. Fourteen exciting double-page spreads draw you into a world of discovery. Each fascinating scene depicts a key development in life on earth, with colorful and engaging illustrations and packed with interesting facts and figures. The History of Everything in 32 Pages takes you through the ages in a compact and concise way, covering a huge-ranging subject in just one book! A fun and accessible guide to the history of the universe, this book is suitable for children aged 7 and above. Anna Claybourne is a children's author who has written non-fiction books on a wide variety of topics, including science and technology, wildlife and history

Bang!!! -- Our home in space -- The early earth -- Life begins -- Land invasion -- The dinosaur age -- Rise of the mammals -- The first humans -- Settling down -- Cities, civilizations, and empires -- Science, discovery, and art -- Industrial Revolution -- Technology -- The modern age

juvenile