The Long Story of Earth and People

Azhar ul Haque Sario

Casa editrice: Royal Co.

Sinossi

Ever wonder how Earth made us who we are? This book tells the story of our planet. It starts at the very beginning. It goes all the way to today.  We see how Earth changed. We learn how life began.  The book looks at how people built cities and societies.  It shows how climate changed things.  We find lost cities. We even look at the future of Earth!
 
 
 
This book is different. It tells two stories. It tells the story of Earth. It tells the story of people. It shows how those stories connect. We see how Earth shaped human lives. The book gives us a new way to see our world. It helps us understand our place on Earth.

Disponibile da: 07/01/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 212 pagine.

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