Planet Earth: A 4.5 Billion Year Story

If the age of planet Earth was scaled to 24 hours, humans would only have come into existence in the last 38 seconds.

Discover the incredible lost worlds that came before us in this ultimate visual history of the world for kids 8-12. From the rise and fall of dinosaurs to mega-penguins and a mile-high waterfall in the Mediterranean, this natural history book reveals the weird and wonderful sights of our planet’s vast history.

Written by expert geologist and palaeontologist Dr Anthea Lacchia, this is the perfect earth science for kids guide. It combines awe-inspiring illustrations by Sam Falconer with maps of ever-moving continents and photos of real-world phenomena to tell the story of Earth like never before.

Inside this fascinating look at our planet’s history, you’ll find:

A Brief History of Earth: A unique 24-hour clock timeline marks the stages of Earth's evolution.

Amazing Scenes: Detailed artwork brings prehistoric Earth to life, from the asteroid that hit Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to the giants of the ice age.

Core Curriculum Topics: A compelling blend of topics from biology (evolution and adaptation) to geography (tectonics and changing climates).

Planet Earth is the perfect next read for future palaeontologists who have exhausted all dinosaur books for kids and nature lovers who want to know everything about our world. Dive back into deep time and unlock the secrets of our planet's past.

Pages: 112

Publication year: 2026