Description

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"What were the ice ages?", "When did reptiles appear?", and "Where did birds come from?" are questions that children will be able to answer after reading this fascinating book about the beginning of life on Earth.

About the Author

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Jackie Gaff has over 20 years' experience in illustrated books for children. Previously a nonfiction editor, she is now a full-time author with a real commitment to, and enthusiasm for, creating books that children both want and are able to read. Gaff is also the author of three other I Wonder Why books: I Wonder Why Fish Grew Legs, I Wonder Why Mountains Have Snow on Top, and I Wonder Why the Sahara Is Cold at Night

Praise For…

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“This appealing little book, fun for sharing with an adult or browsing through with a like-minded friend, will surely inspire further research...At its modest price, this representative of the "I Wonder Why" series is a real treasure for future paleontologists. ” —Children's Literature