What is evolution?
Spilsbury, Louise2015
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This title for school children takes a close look at the topic of evolution. Looking at both the history of life on Earth and the scientific breakthroughs that led to our greater understanding of the living world, this book gives the definitive overview of the theory of evolution. It takes an in-depth look at the work of Charles Darwin, Thomas Huxley and Alfred Russel Wallace as well as genetic modification, artificial selection, and bacterial resistance. Starting with fossils and early life forms, the book investigates the development and diversification of life on Earth over billions of years. Topics such as adaptation and specification, as well as convergent evolution, symbiosis and genetics help illustrate how evolution affects all living beings and has lead to the huge biodiversity we have on our planet today.
Main title:
What is evolution? / by Louise Spilsbury ; illustrated Mike Gordon.
Author:
Spilsbury, LouiseGordon, Mike, illustrator
Imprint:
London : Wayland, 2015.
Collation:
64 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Interest grade level: Upper primary.; Secondary.
Contents:
What is evolution? -- Darwin's daring discovery -- Looking at the evidence -- How do species evolve? -- Extreme evolution -- Evolution in action -- Artificial selection -- Biodiversity matters -- Evolution quiz! -- Glossary -- Find out more.
ISBN:
9780750292108 (hardback)
Dewey class:
576.8
Language:
English
BRN:
320607
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 576.8 WHA | Available |