The Ever-changing Earth

Discover the planet's incredible history and transformation

Grahame Baker-Smith author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Templar Books

Published:26th Oct '23

Should be back in stock very soon

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This beautifully illustrated book explores Earth's evolution through a child's imaginative journey, revealing its forgotten creatures and monumental events in history.

In The Ever-changing Earth, readers embark on a captivating journey that explores the dynamic history of our planet. Award-winning author Grahame Baker-Smith takes us through Earth's remarkable evolution, unveiling the stories of its forgotten creatures, hidden oceans, and layers of ice that have shaped our environment over millions of years. This enchanting narrative invites readers of all ages to appreciate the beauty and complexity of Earth’s past.

The tale centers around a young boy named Kun, who imagines a world dominated by dinosaurs and the thunderous sounds of pterosaur wings. His vivid imagination transports him to a time when the Earth was drastically different, filled with colossal creatures and vibrant ecosystems. However, the tranquility is shattered when an asteroid strikes, forever altering the planet's landscape and life forms. Kun's curiosity leads him to ponder even deeper into the past, where he dreams of witnessing the cataclysmic collision that birthed our moon.

The Ever-changing Earth is the third installment in the acclaimed Elements series, following The Rhythm of the Rain and Wild is the Wind. With stunning illustrations accompanying the engaging prose, Grahame Baker-Smith masterfully captures the essence of our planet's history, making it an unforgettable read for anyone interested in the natural world and its evolution.

As we travel through time and space, we are given the most intense and stunning double page spreads bringing the history of the earth to life. * My Shelves are Full *
This book is breathtaking in its vastness, taking us on a spellbinding journey of the evolution of our wonderful world. It's also illustrated with the most powerful and stunning illustrations of the wonders of this planet. For any young scientist, this would make the most perfect present. -- Fiona Eaton * Mini Travellers *
Through this sparse poetic text and vivid illustrations, history comes to life, and the book is both moving and informative. -- Barbara Band * Armadillo Magazine *
There is so much to discover, to learn, that these books, this series, will soon become your constant, reliable, fact-filled companions. * Teach Primary *
A brief meditation on our planet's long and generally violent history over geologic epochs with suitably big, dramatic illustrations. * Kirkus Reviews *

ISBN: 9781800782327

Dimensions: 290mm x 250mm x 5mm

Weight: 275g

40 pages