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We Go Way Back

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We Go Way Back by Idan Ben-Barak is a children's book that takes young readers on a journey through time, exploring the origins of life on Earth. The story combines engaging illustrations with a simple narrative to explain complex scientific concepts in a fun and accessible way, encouraging children to wonder about their connection to the past and their place in the universe.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're fascinated by the wonders of history and evolution, presented in a fun and accessible way. It will appeal to young readers who are curious about our connection to the past and love exploring the natural world through engaging stories and vibrant illustrations.

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An entertaining and scientific exploration of the origin of life on Earth, from the award-winning author of Do Not Lick This Book and the bestselling illustrator of Who Am I?

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What is life?

How did it start?

Long, long ago, no one knows exactly where or when, a tiny bubble formed that was a Little Bit Different. It was the first living cell. Everyone's ancestor.

And so the story of life begins ...

In this visually stunning and brilliantly devised picture book, Idan Ben-Barak and Philip Bunting lead us through the origin of life on our planet, and how an odd little bubble gave rise to the incredible web of life on Earth.

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This children's book offers an elegant and entertaining explanation of how life began on Earth. Using conversational language and vibrant illustrations, the text simplifies complex scientific concepts about the formation of life from elements and molecules. It also features a dynamic fold-out page celebrating Earth's diverse life forms, suitable for both family reading and educational discussions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760526085

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Philip Bunting

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 247.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 446g

Pages: 36

About the Author

Idan Ben-Barak writes science books, usually for children. They've been translated into over a dozen languages and won several awards. He lives in Melbourne with his family. Sometimes, after they go to bed, he plays his guitar a bit. Idan has degrees in microbiology and in the history and philosophy of science, a diploma in library studies, and a day job that has very little to do with any of the above.

Philip Bunting is an author and illustrator, with a soft spot for creating picture books for sleep-deprived, time-poor, raisin-encrusted parents (and their children). He believes that the more fun the child has during their early reading experiences, the more likely they will be to return to books, improve their emergent literacy skills, and later find joy in reading and learning. Philip's books have been translated into multiple languages, and published in over 30 countries around the world. Since his first book was published in 2017, he has received multiple accolades, including Honours from the CBCA, and making the list for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2018. Philip lives with his young family in the hills behind Noosa, Queensland.

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