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The Story of Life: A First Book About Evolution

By Catherine Barr and Steve Williams

How did tiny ocean cells survive Earth’s chaos and become creatures like us?

informative · dramatic · accessible · humorous

Genres

Non-fiction Nature History

What is The Story of Life: A First Book About Evolution about?

From a fiery, volcanic Earth with no living things, life begins in the deep ocean. Tiny cells multiply and change, leading to jellyfish, worms, fish, reptiles, dinosaurs and eventually humans. This lively introduction to evolution traces the astonishing story of life over billions of years, showing how creatures adapted to changing environments, survived ice ages and eruptions, and spread across the planet. Clear explanations, detailed illustrations and touches of humour make complex science easy to understand.

About the author

Catherine Barr is a British author who loves writing books about nature, animals, and our amazing planet. She is well known for 'The Story of Life,' which helps children discover how life on Earth began and changed over time. Catherine enjoys exploring the outdoors and sharing her passion for wildlife with young readers.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2015

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