The Dawn of Planet Earth

Prehistoric Field Guides

by Matthew Rake, Peter Minister

Join Ackerley the Acanthostega and travel back in time 4,500 million years to the Precambrian period, when our planet first formed. Witness the appearance of the very first organisms in the Devonian, Carboniferous, and Permian periods. Watch new forms of life emerge as warm seas allow fish to thrive and plants blossom to give food and shelter to flying and scurrying insects.

Discover the facts, fossils, and fun science behind the birth of our planet, including early life forms, giant insects, and early land-based animals. This first part of the exciting story of life on Earth unfolds through amazing lifelike illustrations and fascinating diagrams, all narrated by a friendly prehistoric guide.

Genres: Nonfiction

31 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2015

Reviews

[Rah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short, which can be a good thing. My six year old was interested for the entire book, so we read it in one sitting. (Why I bothered rating it.)

I found it a little too busy, but that is a style of book which appeals to many. The author seemed enthusiastic, if a bit rushed.

We will be reading other books that will help flesh out the time periods mentioned, and this wasn't a terrible one to include, but not sure I would recommend it if you have others available.