Epic Earth: A Wild Ride through the History of Life on Our Planet
Language: English
Published by Wellfleet Press, 2025
- First Edition
- Hardcover
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- Title
- Epic Earth: A Wild Ride through the History of Life on Our Planet
- Author
- Nikole, Lindsay
- Publisher
- Wellfleet Press
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1577155343
- ISBN 13
- 9781577155348
- Edition
- 1st Edition
Known for turning TikTok and YouTube into her own digital science classroom, viral content creator Lindsay Nikole brings her signature energy and storytelling to Epic Earth—a book that transforms 4.6 billion years of history, from the Precambrian era to the present, into an unforgettable adventure.
This is the story of Earth like you’ve never seen it before—from the first spark of life to prehistoric monsters to the rise of humans . . . and all the weird stuff in between!
This book takes you through every era of the Earth’s history! In Epic Earth, you’ll uncover:
- The chaotic early days of Earth (volcanoes, meteors, and non-stop disaster)
- Paleozoic oceans teeming with alien-like life
- The rise and fall of dinosaurs (plus some you've never heard of)
- Mass extinctions that hit like plot twists
- Ice Ages, megafauna, and why prehistoric animals were so extra
- How life survived again and again — and how we fit into the story
Meet some prehistoric creatures too weird for Hollywood:
- Opabinia – a five-eyed, backward-facing, vacuum-nozzle-mouthed oddball that looks like it lost a bet with evolution
- Anomalocaris – a giant ocean predator with sideways-facing claws (basically nightmare shrimp)
- Aegirocassis – a filter-feeding sea giant Lindsay calls “absolutely grotesque”
- Titanoboa – the largest snake to ever exist (yes, it could eat you)
- Smilodon – the legendary saber-toothed cat with a bite far scarier than its Instagram profile would suggest
- Plus: ancient sharks, giant bugs, and way too many creatures with way too many teeth
Perfect for:
- Fans of Lindsay Nikole’s TikToks, YouTube videos, and animal content
- Curious readers ages 10 and up
- Science lovers, animal nerds, dino-obsessed kids (and adults)
- Classrooms, science teachers, and homeschool families
- Anyone who loves fun facts, wild creatures, and epic storytelling
The history of Earth is a wild ride. Let Lindsay Nikole be your guide.
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About the Author
Lindsay Nikole has a Bachelor’s of Science in Zoology and is a distinguished alumna of Oregon State University. Nikole blended her academic prowess and engaging storytelling in captivating short-form content for TikTok and Instagram. Today, she runs a popular YouTube channel where she unravels the mysteries of the animal kingdom, shares quirky anecdotes, and embarks on exciting adventures, inviting viewers to join her on an unforgettable exploration of the world’s most fascinating creatures.
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