From Darwin to DNA, proclaims the subtitle, and so the book does go. It covers the earliest days of Darwin and his theories to the newest information available about evolution.
Starting with the stories of creation from various religions then moving on to the debate and challenges of the religious claims of the earth’s beginnings, the book covers the area in a very unbiased manner. Which is important when tackling a subject that does not usually mesh with religion in the slightest.
The facts are presented in an era-by-era way, focusing on different theories that abounded when scientists tried to tackle the theory of evolution. Darwin, of course, had the biggest and most famous epiphany, but there were many others who contributed to the evolution theories.
This is the perfect starter book on evolution for young readers; humor is interspersed with facts, entertaining pictures and interesting tidbits galore. Everything is explained simply but thoroughly, with bright graphics to hold the attention and information that is easy to relate to and understand.
Reading level: 7 – 10 years
Page Count: 96 pages
Publisher: Dk Publishing
Publisher’s synopsis:
The award-winning series that brought young readers What Makes Me Me?, Think of a Number, and Can You Feel the Force? now reveals the story behind “the greatest idea in history.” Page by page, the book answers questions such as ”Why do tigers have stripes?” with entertaining text, full-color photographs, and all the boldness and innovation that define this series.
About the Author
Professor Lord Robert Winston, leading scientist and TV presenter.
His pioneering work in the field of human fertility helped thousands of childless couples have “miracle babies” and earned him an outstanding international reputation.
A winner of the Royal Society’s prestigious Michael Faraday Gold Award, he was made a life peer in 1995. He is Consultant in Reproductive Medicine at Hammersmith Hospital and Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College, London.
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