A Comic Book History of Life on Earth

The fun, condensed story of how life on Earth evolved, told in comic-book style.

This fast-paced comic-book tour through the history of life on Earth covers all the highlights from the demise of the dinosaurs to the present day. In funny and informative graphic panels, it explains how the extinction of the dinosaurs paved the way for mammals to flourish both on land and in the sea, eventually leading to apes, Neanderthals and early humans. It ends with the many ways humans have made their mark since then: by building civilizations, exploring the planet, and even finding a way to travel beyond it by blasting into space! It's an epic and exciting journey through time.

Following a geological timeline format, the book focuses on the major events in each era that signaled a significant shift in Earth's environment or life-forms. It contains many life science curriculum links to everything from the classification of life-forms to the needs of living things, with history connections throughout. It's a super kid-friendly book (Dinosaurs! Animals! Neanderthals!) with funny asides, offering a highly visual, enjoyable way to learn about science and history. A handy glossary filled with important terms and a useful index can be found at the back. This engaging book is part of the Comic Book History series, written by prolific and award-winning children's author Anna Claybourne and illustrated by award-winning artist Rikus Ferreira. Its companion, A Comic Book History of the Big Bang and Beyond, is also available.

Author: Anna Claybourne
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Published: 09/01/2026
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.70w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781525315046
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Anna Claybourne has written hundreds of children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rainforests of Costa Rica, as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping. She lives with her kids and cats in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Rikus Ferreira is an illustrator, lecturer, comic artist and graphic designer originally from Cape Town, South Africa, but currently living and working in the United Kingdom. While working as a graphic designer, he won numerous international awards, and his illustration work has appeared in publications all over the world. Apart from being internationally awarded for his illustration and design work, he has also exhibited his art both locally and abroad.