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Life Story

by Aristides Demetrios Publisher: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN

Earth’s history told in five acts

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Paperback New English

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Earth’s history told in five acts

This updated edition presents Earth’s long history as a five-act journey, moving from the planet’s beginnings to the present day. Virginia Lee Burton’s original art and text provide the framework, while the update incorporates information on fossil records and geologic principles. The book links large-scale changes in Earth’s past with people’s place on the planet today, offering young readers a broad introduction to how scientists interpret the story preserved in rocks and fossils.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children curious about dinosaurs, fossils, and Earth science
  • Families seeking an illustrated introduction to geologic history
  • Young readers interested in the planet’s past and present

Themes

Earth’s historyGeologyFossilsScientific interpretationHuman relationship to the planet

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Book overview

Earth takes center stage in this updated version of Virginia Lee Burton's 1962 classic Life Story. Told through five acts, Burton's art and text tell the history of earth from beginning to present day. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the planet's history and their leading roles in it today. The book has been updated with cutting-edge science, including up-to-the-minute information on fossil records and the geologic principles.
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