Older Than Dirt: A Wild but True History of Earth

In this unique and humorous history of Earth, Sibert Honor medalist Don Brown takes young readers on a journey from the formation of the planet 14.5 billion years ago with the Big Bang, through the shaping of the continents by natural forces such as asteroid collisions, ice ages, and tectonic shifts. The book continues to explore ongoing geological activities that dramatically shape the Earth's landscape and affect its inhabitants, including earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. Through witty storytelling and engaging illustrations, Brown covers major events in Earth's history up to the present issues like climate change.