Praise for Earth-Shattering Events

With appealing, colourful cartoon-style illustrations, 'Earth Shattering Events' is an amazing read, full of fascinating facts, which also reminds the reader of how we take our planet for granted.
North Somerset Book Awards

Earth-Shattering Events is anything but a light touch, providing fascinating insights into areas of science that aren't often covered in such exquisite detail in natural history books. Authoritatively written with fantastic colourful and engaging illustrations, it's a brilliant book for home or school projects.
Read it Daddy

Get Kids Into Books - I really liked the clear, uncluttered layout. The explanations are easy to understand and there's lots of really interesting information. A feature of each chapter that my son and I particularly enjoyed reading was the advice in the 'What to do in a ...' section. Earth Shattering Events expertly conveys the sheer power and destructive force of nature. It's an eye-opening book and reminds us of our fragility. Rating: * * * * *
Get Kids Into Books

A striking reminder of the enormity of nature. An eye-opening read & on which explores the science behind earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires & much more.
Picture Books Blogger

About the Author

Robin Jacobs is a children's television and book writer living outside Bristol, UK. A passionate environmentalist, Robin is the author of Earth-Shattering Events (Cicada, 2019), The Mellon's Build a House (Cicada, 2023) and All About Flags (Cicada, 2024).

Sophie Williams is a recent illustration graduate based in Cornwall. Her engaging, informative illustrations are reminiscent of Axel Schleffer in their warmth and humour.

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