Books like In My Own Backyard by Judi Kurjian
In *In My Own Backyard*, a young protagonist looks out her bedroom window and is transported through time, witnessing the evolution of her familiar surroundings from dinosaurs to modern flora and geology. The story blends imaginative visual journeys with simple explanations of geological time, making complex scientific concepts accessible to children. Through each era, readers explore how landscapes, climates, and living things have changed, offering a vivid introduction to the planet’s dynamic history.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Judi Kurjian
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