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

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

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

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

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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.
ISBN9781398850668
Author Anna Claybourne
PublisherArcturus Editions
GenreChildren
FormatHardcover
PublishedApril 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages128
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Anna Claybourne

Anna Claybourne has written hundreds of children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rainforests of Costa Rica, as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping. She lives with her kids and cats in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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