Book 1

The Birth of the Earth

by Jacqui Bailey

Published 31 July 2001
All children love comic-strips and they are a brilliant way of encouraging children to read. Until now, this format has rarely been used with non-fiction. The information in these four books is presented in an entertaining and accessible way, with accurate yet fun illustrations and a clear and engaging text. Each of the four books forms a chapter in the history of the world.

Book 2

Life Finds Its Feet

by Jacqui Bailey

Published 31 July 2001
All children love comic-strips and they are a brilliant way of encouraging children to read. Until now, this format has rarely been used with non-fiction. The information in these four books is presented in an entertaining and accessible way, with accurate yet fun illustrations and a clear and engaging text. Each of the four books forms a chapter in the history of the world.

v. 4

The Stick and Stone Age

by Jacqui Bailey

Published 31 July 2001
All children love comic-strips and they are a brilliant way of encouraging children to read. Until now, this format has rarely been used with non-fiction. The information in these four books is presented in an entertaining and accessible way, with accurate yet fun illustrations and a clear and engaging text. Each of the four books forms a chapter in the history of the world.

v. 3

The Day of the Dinosaurs

by Jacqui Bailey

Published 31 July 2001
The Day of the Dinosaurs introduces more complex life-forms, including dinosaurs, winged reptiles, flowering plants and mammals. It also addresses the mass extinction that occurred 65 million years ago.The Day of the Dinosaurs is part of A Cartoon History of the Earth. Each book closes with a timeline, a comprehensive glossary and an index. Scientific consultants, chosen for their particular areas of expertise, have verified all the factual information. Combined with humorous dialogue and comic-strip illustrations, each book in the series is at once entertaining, engaging and - educational!