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The Story of Life on Earth

By Nicholas Harris

How did tiny ocean creatures transform into dinosaurs, mammals and people?

informative colourful accessible fascinating

Genres

Non-fiction Nature Animals

What is The Story of Life on Earth about?

Travel back billions of years to discover how life began and changed on Earth. Starting with tiny creatures in the ancient oceans, this colourful picture book follows the growth of plants, the rise of dinosaurs, the arrival of mammals and the appearance of people. Simple storytelling and lively illustrations show how living things adapted, survived and sometimes disappeared. Along the way, young readers can explore the amazing variety of life and see how every creature is connected to Earth’s long history.

About the author

Nicholas Harris is a British author who loves making exciting books that help children discover amazing facts about the world. He is well known for creating fun and informative non-fiction books, including the popular 'Journey Through' series. Nicholas enjoys inspiring young readers to be curious and learn more about history, science, and geography.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1999

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