Anna Claybourne

In the beginning, about 13.8 billion years ago, the Universe started with a bang. Travel through time and space to learn how the world has evolved from the Big Bang onwards!From the creation of the stars, through the evolution of plants and animals, the dawn of the dinosaurs, and on towards the first humans, early civilizations, empires, and technology, this incredible book will take you through the history of, well, everything!The History of Everything in 32 Pages is a visual guide to 'everything'-from the formation of the solar system, right up to the modern day. Fourteen exciting double-page spreads draw you into a world of discovery. Each fascinating scene depicts a key development in life on earth, with colorful and engaging illustrations and packed with interesting facts and figures.The History of Everything in 32 Pages takes you through the ages in a compact and concise way, covering a huge-ranging subject in just one book! A fun and accessible guide to the history of the universe, this book is suitable for children aged 7 and above.Anna Claybourne is a children's author who has written non-fiction books on a wide variety of topics, including science and technology, wildlife, and history.

A clever comic strip adventure that takes kids on a trip through Earth's incredible history Here's a simple, easy-to-understand chronicle of Earth's long history - 4.5 billion years, to be exact. Starting with the big bang and ending 66 million years ago with the extinction of the dinosaurs, comic book-style panels cover all the highlights in the evolution of Earth: the formation of the solar system, why our sun is so important, where our moon came from, how life developed on Earth and, of course, everyone's favorite prehistoric creatures, dinosaurs Readers will learn the fascinating science behind our amazing planet's origins, one entertaining comic strip at a time. Award-winning author Anna Claybourne's high-energy text combined with Rikus Ferreira's richly colored, detailed artwork make Earth's progression through time feel like an epic journey. Humorous comments in speech bubbles from characters of all types - animal, plant and human - draw readers in to explore the topics. Loads of details about each time period are included, and a red bar denoting the period appears on the top right of each spread to help orient readers along the way. Featuring several favorite topics as well as many life- and earth-science curriculum links, this graphic nonfiction book has huge appeal for science- and history-loving kids. There's an extensive glossary containing terms encountered in the book.

Experience the prehistoric world with this super 20-button sound book featuring dinosaurs and other animals, plus amazing illustrations and astounding facts to guide your audio journey. The Age of the Dinosaurs was a very noisytime! Bursting with all sorts of strange and surprising sounds, this book brings prehistoric animals to vivid life. The sounds have been developed based on scientific research, meaning what you hear is what palaeontologists think these animals actually sounded like. With a push of each button, you can listen to: • The fearsome rumble of T rex. • The trumpeting of Parasaurolophus as it called to its herd. • The whoosh of Diplodocus’ mighty tail. • The swoop of Quetzalcoatlus flapping its gigantic wings. • Terrifying crocodile Deinosuchus bellowing across a swamp. • Marine reptile Opthalmosaurus leaping from the water and splashing back down. • Pterosaur Rhamphorhynchus clacking its bird-like beak. • The snuffling snort of duck-billed Edmontosaurus. • The squeaking of swimming mammal Steropodon. • The piercing chirp of a Jurassic bush cricket. • An immersive prehistoric soundscape. This amazing range of sounds offers a new and interactive way of learning about dinosaurs and prehistoric animals. The sounds were created in consultation with palaeontologist Dr Darren Naish, scientific advisor for the TV series Prehistoric Planet. Expertly written text by experienced children’s author Anna Claybourne is brought to life by Maria Luisa Petrarca’s stunning illustrations. The eco-friendly plastic-free sound panel and large hardback format add to the gift appeal of this beautiful book. Sound Explorers: Dinosaurs opens new worlds for curious young minds, ideal for dinosaur enthusiasts and anyone that wants to be immersed in the wonders of the prehistoric world! You can continue your exploration by venturing out into the Universe with Sound Explorers: Space Adventure!