This beautifully illustrated full-colour guide tells the incredible tale of our planet, from Earth's formation from swirling stardust to the present day and near-future. Young readers can discover the story behind everything from volcanoes to weather, where the Moon and our mountains came from and other fascinating secrets.

• The formation of Earth and the early Solar System

• Ice ages and periods of warmth

• How volcanoes shaped our lands

• Dinosaurs and extinction events

• Earth's future in our hands

Featuring fun fact boxes, an illustrated timeline and a glossary of key terms, this book supports STEM learning and is a perfect gift for curious kids aged 8+.