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Author
Publisher
Blue Dot Kids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
" ... introduces young children to the theory of evolution and shows the interconnectedness of all life on Earth."--
"If gills appear, will it be a fish? If it has webbed feet, will it be a frog? From fish to frogs to humans, Who Will It Be? explored the connections between humans and all life on Earth."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Discover how lizards rapidly adapt to life in the Caribbean islands, allowing scientists to study Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection in real time."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
This is the story of the famous Lonesome George, a giant tortoise who was the last of his species, lived to be one hundred years old, and became known as the rarest creature in the world. His story gives us a glimpse of the amazing creatures inhabiting the ever-fascinating Galapagos Islands.
Author
Publisher
QEB Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This large-format, highly illustrated book will guide readers through the key aspects of the life of plants, from early ferns which were most certainly munched on by dinosaurs, to carnivorous plants that snap and attack' their prey, or powerful medicinal plants that can heal ailments and boost health. Mysterious and wonderful plants and trees are explored through the diverse habitats they're found in, from the Amazon Rainforest to the Sahara Desert,...
9) Life story
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1962.
Language
English
Description
Relates for children some theories about the origins of life. Shows the changing face of the earth from the first cataclysmic upheavals through the various ages of the tiny sea creatures, the flowering plants, the dinosaurs, the mammals, and finally the works of man.
Author
Publisher
Essential Library
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The Evolution of Birds explores what we know about bird evolution, from theories of the past to recent breakthroughs in research. This title also looks at the science behind the research, from studying fossils to analyzing DNA" -- www.abdobooks.com
Author
Publisher
Rb Flash Point
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Follows Charles Darwin on his journey aboard the HMS Beagle and presents the thinking that led him to the theory of evolution and the writing of The origin of the species. Includes historical photographs and passages from Darwin's personal diary.
16) One day a dot
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Starting with one tiny dot and continuing through the Big Bang to the rise of human societies, the story of our universe is told in simple and vivid terms. But the biggest question of all cannot be answered: Where did that one dot come from?"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This book explores what we know about fish evolution, from theories of the past to recent breakthroughs in research, and also looks at the science behind the research, from studying fossils to analyzing DNA. -- Adapted from publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
This is the story of all of us. The unauthorised biography of you (abridged). Charting your incredible journey from Big Bang to birth (in about the time it takes to eat your breakfast), this is a book created to raise more questions that it answers.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
When Arnold wishes he had more information for his family tree, Ms. Frizzle revs up the Magic School Bus and the class zooms back to prehistoric times. First stop: 3.5 billion years ago! There aren't any people around to ask for directions. Luckily Ms. Frizzle has a plan, and the class is right there to watch simple cells become sponges and then fish and dinosaurs, then mammals and early primates and, eventually, modern humans. It's the longest class...
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