"The History of Prehistory" by Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom (Otter-Barry Books)

We love non-fiction books that cover unfamiliar ground, and in "The History of Prehistory" by Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom, this dynamic book-creating duo travel back as far as time itself to dig into the very origins of our earth.

Starting with the way the earth formed, and the continents began to divide, through to when the first primitive lifeforms began to emerge from swampy seas, to evolve into all manner of fascinating creatures, Mick and Brita bring us further up to date with an adventure that is truly 4 billion years in the making.

With two awesome kids to guide us through on our journey, we'll learn more about the world we live in as it was way way before us hairless apes crawled down out of the trees for the first time.

Mick and Brita also effortlessly cover eco issues as well as showing some of the unique life that has existed on our planet throughout time.

This is a real treat of a book, stretching back into the distant past with a truly unique perspective on prehistory that isn't just your average Dinosaur book.

"The History of Prehistory" by Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom is out now, published by Otter-Barry Books (kindly supplied for review).