Our planet has existed for 4.54 billion years. Its oceans for roughly 3.8 billion years. And the first life appeared approximately 3.77 billion years ago. There are thought to be more than 8 million species on Earth, and we're still the only planet with life (that we know of!). Readers can explore every facet of Earth in this informative guide to geography for curious kids. From its colossal continents to its vast oceans, and its rocky layers to its atmosphere, what makes Earth unique? How did it get here? And what will become of our planet in the future?
This is Book 21 in the A Ladybird Book Series. See all A Ladybird Book books here.
Here Design is a group of designers, writers and producers. The author of The Geometry of Pasta and Herbarium, Caz Hildebrand co-founded the influential studio Here Design in 2005, designing everything from brands to bars to bakeries, from books to bottles to boxes. And a lot more besides.
More about LadybirdDawn Cooper graduated from the Bath School of Art & Design in 2011 with a First Class degree in Graphic Communication. Dawn's work is heavily inspired by natural history and botanical illustrations, as well as things she has read or seen on her travels. In the rare moments when she's not drawing, Dawn likes nothing more than a long, rewarding walk with her c
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