<p><b>Perfect for ages 8 to 80!</b><br><b><br>Adapted from <i>A Short History of Nearly Everything, </i>this stunningly illustrated book from</b><b> Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science, and everything </b><b>in between! </b><br><br>Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something?<br>Or thought about how we can weigh the earth?<br>Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe?<br><br>Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet, to the dawn of the dinosaurs, and everything in between. <br><br>And discover our own incredible journey, from single cell to civilisation, including the brilliant (and sometimes very bizarre) scientists who helped us find out the how and why.<br><br><b>The ideal book for curious young readers everywhere</b><b>. </b><br><b><br>************************************************************************<br><br></b><b>Reviews for </b><b><i>A Short History of Nearl