Darwin's Tree of Life

Author: Michael Bright and Margaux Carpentier

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Follow the branches of the 'tree of life' with this beautifully illustrated exploration of animal and plant evolution

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Follow the branches of the 'tree of life' with this beautifully illustrated exploration of animal and plant evolution

Description

Follow the evolution of plants and animals, from the first living things 6 billion years ago to the animals living in the world today.

Darwin's Tree of Life shows how the incredible diversity of life on earth came to be. This beautifully illustrated book starts from the dawn of life and shows the order in which plants and animals evolved, the different branches of 'The Tree of Life', and how plants and animals have changed over time in many amazingly different ways.

Find out:

why crabs run sideway

which fish was the first to walk on land

why birds are similar to dinosaurs

why human brains are located in the head and not in our feet.

which creatures can survive 30 years without eating

which mammal has the strongest bite of any predator

why hedgehogs have spines

Stunningly illustrated by illustrator and print maker, Margaux Carpentier, children will enjoy finding out about a whole world of wonderful animals on our amazing planet Earth.

The author, Michael Bright, has worked as an executive producer with the BBC's world-renowned Natural History Unit, based in Bristol, and with its Science Unit in London. He is author of over a hundred books on wildlife, science, travel, and conservation, including many for children. His bestseller Africa: Eye to Eye with the Unknown accompanied the popular television series presented by Sir David Attenborough. He is the recipient of many international radio and television awards, including the prestigious Prix Italia. He is a graduate of the University of London and a corporate biologist and member of the Royal Society of Biology.

This book is perfect for the study of evolution, adaptation and inheritance in KS2 and KS2 science and covers topics such as classification, habitats and conservation.

Critic Reviews

“This inspirational book encourages children to appreciate the wonders of the natural world that continues to evolve. Highly recommended for age 7 - 11,”

English 4-11

About the Author

Michael Bright (Author)

Michael Bright has worked as an executive producer with the BBC's world-renowned Natural History Unit, based in Bristol, and with its Science Unit in London. He is author of over a hundred books on wildlife, science, travel, and conservation, including many for children. His bestseller Africa: Eye to Eye with the Unknown accompanied the popular television series presented by Sir David Attenborough. He is the recipient of many international radio and television awards, including the prestigious Prix Italia. He is a graduate of the University of London and a corporate biologist and member of the Royal Society of Biology.

Margaux Carpentier (Illustrator)

Margaux Carpentier is a painter and illustrator based in London. She works on all kind of projects, ranging from illustrated books to large scale painting and murals, and sometimes even sculptures.

More on this Book

Follow the evolution of plants and animals, from the first living things 6 billion years ago to the animals living in the world today. Darwin's Tree of Life shows how the incredible diversity of life on earth came to be. This beautifully illustrated book starts from the dawn of life and shows the order in which plants and animals evolved, the different branches of 'The Tree of Life', and how plants and animals have changed over time in many amazingly different ways.Find out:why crabs run sidewaywhich fish was the first to walk on landwhy birds are similar to dinosaurs why human brains are located in the head and not in our feet.which creatures can survive 30 years without eatingwhich mammal has the strongest bite of any predatorwhy hedgehogs have spinesStunningly illustrated by illustrator and print maker, Margaux Carpentier, children will enjoy finding out about a whole world of wonderful animals on our amazing planet Earth.The author, Michael Bright, has worked as an executive producer with the BBC's world-renowned Natural History Unit, based in Bristol, and with its Science Unit in London. He is author of over a hundred books on wildlife, science, travel, and conservation, including many for children. His bestseller Africa: Eye to Eye with the Unknown accompanied the popular television series presented by Sir David Attenborough. He is the recipient of many international radio and television awards, including the prestigious Prix Italia. He is a graduate of the University of London and a corporate biologist and member of the Royal Society of Biology.This book is perfect for the study of evolution, adaptation and inheritance in KS2 and KS2 science and covers topics such as classification, habitats and conservation.