This rollicking "history of Earth, dinosaurs, rulers, robots and other things too numerous to mention" is an entertaining, info-packed journey of discovery! From the origins of the universe to the roots of our current political climate, Absolutely Everything presents an entertainingly told (and illustrated!) history of the natural, scientific, and cultural developments around the world over the last 13.8 billion years or so. With time lines, charts, and an index for easy referencing, this cornucopia of factual anecdotes is geared toward knowledge-hungry kids ages 9 and up, but it's also a great refresher for anyone, of any age, who doesn't know Absolutely Everything already.