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Older Than Dirt: A Wild but True History of Earth

Older Than Dirt: A Wild but True History of Earth

Published in
2017
3.88
on Goodreads (244)

Description

Almost 14.5 billion years ago, it all started with a BIG BANG and what began as a cloud of gas, dust, and rock eventually took shape and bloomed into a molten sphere. Battered by asteroid collisions, ice ages, and shifting tectonic plates, our fledgling planet finally pushed forth continents. But if you think the earth has calmed down since then—think again! Geological activity continues to sculpt the earth’s landscape, sometimes with terrible consequences for its inhabitants: earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. In this one-of-a-kind, wild, but true history of Earth, the Sibert Honor medalist Don Brown takes on big concepts with humor and ease.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
112 pages

Why to read

  • Educational content about Earth's history
  • Entertaining and humorous narrative
  • Illustrations that complement the text
  • Helps develop an interest in geology and science