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    Planet Earth: A 4.5 Billion Year Story

    Author DK
    Hardcover
    $21.99 US
    DK. | DK Children
    9-1/4"W x 11-1/16"H
    On sale Apr 14, 2026 | 112 Pages | 9798217134175
    Grades 6-8
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    If the age of Earth was scaled to 24 hours, humans would only have come into existence in the last second.

    Twenty-two minutes ago, a meteorite hit Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, wiping out (almost) all dinosaurs.

    Across the eons, Earth has been home to forest-dwelling mega-penguins, mile-high waterfalls in the Mediterranean, humongous glass sponge reefs, and many other fascinating sights.

    This book provides snapshots of the most wonder-filled moments from our planet’s vast history, as well as the science and geography that created them.

    Written by an expert paleontologist, each snapshot of another world is accompanied by awe-inspiring illustrations, maps of the ever-moving continents, and photos of comparable contemporary phenomena.

    So dive back into deep time, and unlock the secrets of our planet’s past.
    We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
     
    From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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    If the age of Earth was scaled to 24 hours, humans would only have come into existence in the last second.

    Twenty-two minutes ago, a meteorite hit Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, wiping out (almost) all dinosaurs.

    Across the eons, Earth has been home to forest-dwelling mega-penguins, mile-high waterfalls in the Mediterranean, humongous glass sponge reefs, and many other fascinating sights.

    This book provides snapshots of the most wonder-filled moments from our planet’s vast history, as well as the science and geography that created them.

    Written by an expert paleontologist, each snapshot of another world is accompanied by awe-inspiring illustrations, maps of the ever-moving continents, and photos of comparable contemporary phenomena.

    So dive back into deep time, and unlock the secrets of our planet’s past.

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    We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
     
    From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

    https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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