How did it all start? Where did we come from? The Big Bang, the beginning of life on Earth and being human plus forty-eight creation stories from our ancestors around the world

How did it all start? What was there in the beginning? What exactly is the universe? The brilliant stars, distant galaxies, the sun, the moon and our planet Earth. Where did it all come from, and what is its future? The Big Bang is a cornerstone theory of modern cosmology. This book tries to give a simplified understanding to our curious readers. Take a look at when and how life started and evolved? How, where and when did the humans arrive? What was the journey of humans out of Africa and peopling of the rest of the world like? What is the timeline? Storytelling was important in most ancient cultures, and this book wants to share the tradition with our young readers. The universal theme of how our world was created was explored by our ancestors over thousands of years. Our inquisitive readers are given a glimpse of our ancient cultures through 48 fascinating stories of indigenous people from all six continents. These stories reflect a deeper understanding of the culture it arose from and its place in the larger human narrative. The final part of the book explores Antarctica, the seventh continent. Apart from stating its importance in geology and our climate, the book tells exciting stories of semi-permanent human settlement in this remote continent. It then takes young readers on a journey through the continent's wonders such as singing ice, blood falls and many others.