Powerful photographs and succinct, informative text work together to tell the amazing story of life on Earth. The images capture the glory of sculptured landscapes, the fearsome forces of nature and the extraordinary diversity of plant and animal life. Specially commissioned artworks reveal what photographs - and the human eye - cannot grasp, by showing how natural forces work and shape the land. Practical step-by-step experiments and projects add a vital extra element that encourages reader involvement, increases understanding and subtly reinforces the learning experience for readers aged 8-12 years.