This inventive book relays history from a unique perspective, showing how much the world can transform from a single vantage point. This fascinating framing device lets readers watch as populations shift and the landscape transitions from country to city. While methods of transportation, communication and energy use progress rapidly, other things hardly seem to change at all. Perfect for budding historians and nature enthusiasts alike, the time-lapse quality of the detail-packed illustrations encourage readers to pore over each spread to spot the changes that come with each new era. A fact-filled poster is included to add to the fun.

 

This book was recognised by the Ladybug Picture Book Award. It was recognised in the Grades K-1 category by the Alabama Camellia Award.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2014 by Nancy Paulsen Books .

G. Brian Karas (www. gbriankaras. com) is the popular author and illustrator of numerous picture books, including On Earth and Atlantic (both ALA Notable Books). He lives in New York's Hudson Valley.