Evolution Revolution (Big Questions) - Softcover

Winston, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1465451374 ISBN 13: 9781465451378

Publisher: DK Children, 2016

Synopsis

Why do humans walk on two feet? What really happened to the dinosaurs? Delve into the story of evolutionary science and follow Charles Darwin on his epic voyage in search of the origin of species in Evolution Revolution.

Starting with the publication of Darwin's famous On the Origin of Species, Evolution Revolution explores how one man's revolutionary theories changed the world. Discover how Darwin came up with the theory of natural selection by collecting plant and animal samples from around the world and see how it has influenced science in the modern age. Learn about the advancements made after Darwin as modern scientists reveal the secrets of genes and DNA and give us a glimpse at what lies ahead.

New available in paperback and featuring a cleaner and easier to understand design, Evolution Revolution is perfect for kids who have ever wondered where we come from, how we got here, and why life on our world is so varied and amazing.

About this title

About the Author

Robert Winston is a world-renowned scientist who has combined groundbreaking academic work with a flair for communicating science to the general public. The icon of many British TV series, Winston's charisma and zest for adventure have seen him riding roller coasters and freezing in an igloo to help demonstrate science in action.His pioneering work in the field of human fertility has helped dozens of childless couples have "miracle babies" and earned him an international reputation. He is a professor of science and society at Imperial College London and an active researcher in reproductive physiology.

Review

With big, bold collages comprised of photographs, shifting text sizes and fonts, and all manner of quirky scientific presentations, this is a very compelling look at Darwin, the work of other naturalists and their work. . Winston discusses why some animals are born with reduced pigment and how similar animals evolve differently in different locations. Subjects as diverse as Gregor Mendel s pea plant experiments to the evolution of bee colonies is explored on vividly colored double-page spreads that draw the reader in with irresistible graphics and slowly, unpretentiously, lead the curious along a grand scientific story. DK continues to impress me with their 21st century design that has transformed the encyclopedia format. Winston is a perfect partner for this study on evolution that concludes in the modern era and brings Darwin and his research into our everyday lives. I can t recommend Evolution Revolution enough as the book for kids studying Darwin and an excellent supplement to the dreariness of the average earth science classroom. Well done! --Bookslut.com

Browsers will enjoy dipping in and out, but the book reads surprisingly well straight through, and readers who devour it whole will learn a great deal. --School Library Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1465451374
• ISBN 13: 9781465451378
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 96