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Amazing evolution: the journey of life

By Anna Claybourne

How did tiny beginnings lead to dinosaurs, giraffes, octopuses—and us?

informative · fascinating · accessible · thought-provoking

Genres

Non-fiction Nature Animals

What is Amazing evolution: the journey of life about?

Take a spectacular journey through the history of life on Earth. Discover how the first simple organisms appeared billions of years ago and how plants, animals, fungi and humans are connected. Explore fossils, genes, natural selection, extinction and the scientists who uncovered evolution’s secrets, including Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace and Mary Anning. With fascinating examples from dinosaurs to giraffes and octopuses, this engaging introduction explains how living things change, adapt and continue evolving today.

About the author

Anna Claybourne is a British author who has written hundreds of books for children, covering everything from science and nature to fairy tales and myths. She is well known for her book '100 Most Disgusting Things on the Planet' and loves making learning fun and exciting for young readers just like you.

Pages

79 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2019

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