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When Planet Earth Was New

James Gladstone, illustrated by Katherine Diemert

This book gives a brief account of Earth’s long history, beginning about 4.5 billion years ago and continuing to the present. It traces how the planet changed over billions of years and follows the development of life on Earth. Simple text and colorful illustrations present this nearly five-billion-year journey, focusing on the sweep of planetary history and life’s evolution.

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Themes
History · Nature · Science
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Published
March 15, 2023
ISBN-13
9781771475976
Language
English
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