Epic Earth

Earth's history isn't just ancient - it's absolutely epic.From viral science creator Lindsay Nikole comes a bold, hilarious, and wildly fascinating journey through the history of our planet - packed with bizarre creatures, jaw-dropping facts, and all the chaotic drama Earth has to offer.Known for turning TikTok and YouTube into her own digital science classroom, Lindsay brings her signature energy and storytelling to Epic Earth - a book that transforms 4.6 billion years of history-from the Precambrian era until the present- into an unforgettable adventure.This is the story of Earth like you've never seen it before - from the first spark of life to prehistoric monsters to the rise of humans... and all the weird stuff in between. This book takes you through every era of the Earth's history.Meet some prehistoric creatures too weird for Hollywood: Opabinia - a five-eyed, backward-facing, vacuum-nozzle-mouthed oddball that looks like it lost a bet with evolution Anomalocaris - a giant ocean predator with sideways-facing claws (basically nightmare shrimp) Aegirocassis - a filter-feeding sea giant Lindsay calls "absolutely grotesque" Titanoboa - the largest snake to ever exist (yes, it could eat you) Smilodon - the legendary saber-toothed cat with a bite far scarier than its Instagram profile would suggest Plus: ancient sharks, giant bugs, and way too many creatures with way too many teeth In Epic Earth, you'll uncover: The chaotic early days of Earth (volcanoes, meteors, and non-stop disaster) Paleozoic oceans teeming with alien-like life The rise and fall of dinosaurs (plus some you've never heard of) Mass extinctions that hit like plot twists Ice Ages, megafauna, and why prehistoric animals were so extra How life survived again and again - and how we fit into the story The history of Earth is a wild ride. Let Lindsay Nikole be your guide.Perfect for: Fans of Lindsay Nikole's TikToks, YouTube videos, and animal content Curious readers ages 10 and up Science lovers, animal nerds, dino-obsessed kids (and adults) Classrooms, science teachers, and homeschool families Anyone who loves fun facts, wild creatures, and epic storytelling ...

Autorentext

Lindsay Nikole has a Bachelor’s of Science in Zoology and is a distinguished alumna of Oregon State University. Nikole blended her academic prowess and engaging storytelling in captivating short-form content for TikTok and Instagram. Today, she runs a popular YouTube channel where she unravels the mysteries of the animal kingdom, shares quirky anecdotes, and embarks on exciting adventures, inviting viewers to join her on an unforgettable exploration of the world’s most fascinating creatures.

Klappentext

Hold on tight for a bold and epically fascinating journey through time packed with bizarre creatures, jaw-dropping facts, and all the chaotic drama Earth has to offer.

Known for turning TikTok and YouTube into her own digital science classroom, viral content creator Lindsay Nikole brings her signature energy and storytelling to Epic Earth—a book that transforms 4.6 billion years of history, from the Precambrian era to the present, into an unforgettable adventure.

This is the story of Earth like you’ve never seen it before—from the first spark of life to prehistoric monsters to the rise of humans . . . and all the weird stuff in between!

This book takes you through every era of the Earth’s history! **In Epic Earth, you’ll uncover:
**

• The chaotic early days of Earth (volcanoes, meteors, and non-stop disaster)

• Paleozoic oceans teeming with alien-like life

• The rise and fall of dinosaurs (plus some you've never heard of)

• Mass extinctions that hit like plot twists

• Ice Ages, megafauna, and why prehistoric animals were so extra

• How life survived again and again — and how we fit into the storyMeet some prehistoric creatures too weird for Hollywood:

• Opabinia – a five-eyed, backward-facing, vacuum-nozzle-mouthed oddball that looks like it lost a bet with evolution

• Anomalocaris – a giant ocean predator with sideways-facing claws (basically nightmare shrimp)

• Aegirocassis – a filter-feeding sea giant Lindsay calls “absolutely grotesque”

• Titanoboa – the largest snake to ever exist (yes, it could eat you)

• Smilodon – the legendary saber-toothed cat with a bite far scarier than its Instagram profile would suggest

• Plus: ancient sharks, giant bugs, and way too many creatures with way too many teeth**Perfect for:
  **

• Fans of Lindsay Nikole’s TikToks, YouTube videos, and animal content

• Curious readers ages 10 and up

• Science lovers, animal nerds, dino-obsessed kids (and adults)

• Classrooms, science teachers, and homeschool families

• Anyone who loves fun facts, wild creatures, and epic storytelling

The history of Earth is a wild ride. Let Lindsay Nikole be your guide.

Zusammenfassung
Epic Earth is an illustrated guide that explores the history of our planet, including ancient animals, cataclysmic events, and current ecosystems.

Inhalt

Contents
Introduction .................................. 6

The Earth's Many Eras .................................. 8
The Precambrian .................................. 11
The Paleozoic Era .................................. 19
The Cambrian Period .................................. 19
The Ordovician Period .................................. 33
The Silurian Period .................................. 45
The Devonian Period .................................. 59
The Carboniferous Period .................................. 73
The Permian Period .................................. 89
The Mesozoic Era .................................. 105
The Triassic Period .................................. 105
The Jurassic Period .................................. 129
The Cretaceous Period .................................. 151
The Cenozoic Era .................................. 183
The Paleogene Period .................................. 183
The Neogene Period .................................. 207
The Quaternary Period .................................. 227
Where We Are Headed .................................. 254
Glossary .................................. 256
References .................................. 260
Index .................................. 264
Image Credits .................................. 270
About the Author .................................. 271