Book description
This wonderful book introduces children to the story of life and how it all began. Using bitesize text and beautifully bright illustrations this is the perfect book for budding scientists and those eager to learn more about our amazing planet.
Are you ready for an exciting and dramatic story aboutā¦
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2 authors picked The Story of Life as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
My son loves this book because of the pictures. They are funny and do a great job illustrating the story of life on Earth and how it evolved.Ā
My sonĀ also wants me to mention that he appreciates the specific examples it gives as he feels it does an excellent job of teaching evolution (which is a veryĀ precocious thing to say). To his credit, he can explain evolution to me, which I don't think I could do at his age.Ā
The Story of Life is a good introduction to the history of life on Earth for younger readers. Introducing Earth from before life existed, it traces the changes in the planet as life begins to develop, then bloom, then flourish in every possible niche. Thereās a thorough treatment of dinosaurs, which will be a favourite section for many readers. The illustrations are energetic, clever, and funny, with enough detail to let kids read and re-read as they catch every little interaction on each page. A handy time-tracker on the bottom left of each double-page spread keeps you oriented in timeā¦
From Jordan's list on evolution for children.
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