The Greatest Show on Earth

Here we are at 4.6 billion years ago and as we raise the curtain . . . the STORY OF LIFE is about to begin! (Yes that''s right - we''re telling the story of the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth).. In the running for the greatest children''s picture book about Earth . . . Grey''s jokes and wild imagination elevate this far above the many non-fiction science titles for children - THE TIMES. Mini Grey''s book is a tour de force introducing a complex topic in an accessible and engaging way. - BOOKS FOR KEEPS. Take your seats for the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth as we take a whistle-stop tour from the birth of Earth to the age of bacteria the era of dinosaurs . . . to the moment of people (blink and you''ll miss it).. Narrated by a friendly troop of insects and with mind-blowing lively illustrations this illustrated non-fiction book will entertain and educate as we put on a show the greatest show the show of the evolution of life on Earth.. From internationally bestselling creator Mini Grey winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal this is her first non-fiction book and it''s told with wit humour and heart.