A spectacular time-lapse portrait of humankind – & our impact on the natural world – from a Caldecott Honor-winning master of the wordless form. For his latest feat of visual storytelling, the acclaimed creator of the Journey trilogy invents, in staggering detail, a familiar world layered with imaginary civilizations. Borrowing from multiple cultures & architectural styles to craft astonishing new humanscapes, Aaron Becker tracks the evolution of our species – & its toll on the Earth – through the fates of a lone tree & an enduring river. River & tree bear silent witness over time as people arrive to harness water, wind, & animals; devise technology & transportation; redirect rivers; & reshape the l&. Timely & ultimately hopeful, this wordless epic invites readers to pore over spreads densely packed with visual drama. Fans of Journey, Quest, & Return will leap at a new chance to uncover sophisticated layers of meaning, marvel at intricate details – from holographic billboards to flying machines – & see our precious shared world through fresh eyes.