One Cosmic Rock

Written by Karen Krossing · Illustrated by Julia Vasileva

An asteroid's impact reshapes Earth, leading to extinction and evolution.

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32 pages· ~620L

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Sixty-six million years ago, a colossal asteroid collided with Earth, altering the course of life forever. Dinosaurs once dominated, but this cosmic event led to their extinction. Yet, life persisted, evolving over millennia into the diverse species we see today, including humans. This poetic narrative invites readers to explore Earth's history, the dramatic extinction event, and the resilience of life. With vivid illustrations and engaging storytelling, it sparks curiosity about our planet's past and the forces that shaped it.

From the publisher

A poetic look at a defining event in Earth’s history Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid hurtled through space toward an ancient Earth that looked very different from the one we know today. Back then, enormous creatures towered over marshes, soared above forests, and ruled the seas, while smaller life-forms scurried and snarled, swam and bloomed. Then–SMASH!–an icy cosmic rock crashed into the planet, and life on Earth was completely changed. Though many species were made extinct because of this one cosmic rock, some life found a way to continue and develop over millions of years, eventually evolving into the diverse life-forms–including humans!–that thrive on our planet today. With poetic text, stunning illustrations, and a child-centered conclusion, this accessible narrative nonfiction is perfect for STEM collections and sparking thought-provoking conversations about Earth’s history, the extinction of the dinosaurs, and evolution.

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