Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for THE LITTLE HOUSE, Burton's books include heroes and happy endings, lively illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. She lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans. She is the author of many classic children's picture books, including MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL and KATY AND THE BIG SNOW.

Earth takes center stage in this updated version of Virginia Lee Burtons 1962 classic Life Story. Told through five acts, Burtons art and text tell the history of earth from beginning to present day. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the planets history and their leading roles in it today. The ebook has been updated with cutting-edge science, includingup-to-the-minute information on fossil records and the geologic principles.