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It may be difficult to believe that the Earth, with all the complexity and biodiversity we observe today, originated in a cloud of gas and dust. Much of the plant and animal life that seems so common now evolved relatively recently on the timeline of Earth's long history. The Earth's remarkable origins are chronicled in this insightful volume. Readers will examine fascinating prehistoric organisms while enjoying several images and charts. Sidebars include interesting content on the formation of the solar system, the ice age, and chalk.