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The story of life

Name: The story of life
ISBN: 9781788885034

By Anne Rooney

How did tiny cells become dinosaurs, birds and every living thing today?

informative · fascinating · illustrated · accessible

Genres

Non-fiction Nature

What is The story of life about?

Discover the remarkable story of life on Earth, from the first simple cells to the astonishing variety of plants and animals alive today. Explore how DNA works, why dinosaurs disappeared, how birds took flight and how natural selection drives evolution. With clear explanations and striking illustrations, this accessible introduction answers big questions about our origins and looks ahead to the future of life, including the possibilities and challenges of gene editing.

About the author

Anne Rooney is a British author who loves writing exciting books for young readers. She has written many stories and non-fiction books about animals, science, and history. Some children know her for the 'Voices' series and the 'How to Be a...' books, which make learning new things fun and interesting!

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2019

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