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Evolution for Curious Kids: An Illustrated Introduction to Inheritance, Paleontology, Natural Selection and More!

by Anna Claybourne

Evolution through examples, evidence, and discovery

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Evolution through examples, evidence, and discovery

Anna Claybourne’s illustrated guide connects the variety of life on Earth with the ideas and evidence used to study evolution. Topics range from natural selection, fossils, genes, and DNA to selective breeding and questions about life’s future. Examples including giraffe necks and sharks’ long history introduce evolutionary concepts, while accounts of Darwin, Wallace, and Mendel add the history of scientific discovery. Full-color illustrations and diagrams accompany the explanations, giving the book a broad sweep across biology and natural history.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children aged 9–12 interested in biology, animals, and natural history.
  • Young readers curious about fossils, genetics, and how scientific ideas developed.

Themes

Evolution and natural selectionFossils and paleontologyGenes and DNAHistory of scientific discoveryBiodiversity and the future of life

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Book overview

Children can explore the incredible diversity of life on earth with this accessible hardback guide to evolution for young readers, vibrantly illustrated in full-color.

Award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne covers the most intriguing topics in the science of evolution, through clear, engaging text and vibrant diagrams. Children can discover why giraffes have such long necks, what the relationship is between humans and monkeys, how sharks can be older than dinosaurs and many more incredible examples of evolution the world around us.

Readers can also learn about the scientific discovery of evolution, including Charles Darwin's research aboard the HMS Beagle, Alfred Russel Wallace's expeditions to the Amazon and South East Asia, and the discovery of genetics by Gregor Mendel in his experimentation with garden peas. These inspiring stories give a human perspective to these scientific breakthroughs and will inspire kids to follow in their own curiosity.

Topics include:
- The story of life
- Natural selection
- Studying fossils
- Evolution examples
- Genes and DNA
- Selective breeding
- The future of life

Supporting STEM learning, this wide-ranging book will a wide-ranging understanding of key topics within biology and natural history. Perfect for children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.
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