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Evolution for Curious Kids
An illustrated introduction to inheritance, paleontology, natural selection and more!
Series: Curious Kids
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Children can explore the incredible diversity of life on earth with this accessible hardback guide to evolution for young readers, vibrantly illustrated in full colour. Award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne covers the most intriguing topics in the science of evolution, through clear, engaging text and vibrant...
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Children can explore the incredible diversity of life on earth with this accessible hardback guide to evolution for young readers, vibrantly illustrated in full colour.
Award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne covers the most intriguing topics in the science of evolution, through clear, engaging text and vibrant diagrams. Children can discover why giraffes have such long necks, what the relationship is between humans and monkeys, how sharks can be older than dinosaurs, and many more incredible examples of evolution in the world around us.
Readers can also learn about the scientific discovery of evolution, including Charles Darwin's research aboard the HMS Beagle, Alfred Russel Wallace's expeditions to the Amazon and South East Asia, and the discovery of genetics by Gregor Mendel in his experimentation with garden peas. These inspiring stories give a human perspective to these scientific breakthroughs and will inspire kids to follow their own curiosity.
Topics include:
- The story of life
- Natural selection
- Studying fossils
- Evolution examples
- Genes and DNA
- Selective breeding
- The future of life
Supporting STEM learning, this wide-ranging book will provide a broad understanding of key topics within biology and natural history. Perfect for children aged 8+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.
Series: Curious Kids
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Evolution for Curious Kids
Children can explore the incredible diversity of life on earth with this accessible hardback guide to evolution for young readers, vibrantly illustrated in full colour. Award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne covers the most intriguing topics in the science of evolution, through clear, engaging text and vibrant diagrams. Children can discover why giraffes have such long necks, what the relationship is...Hardback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 1 week -
Curious Kids: Bugs and Minibeasts
There are many bugs and minibeasts to meet in this book. From bumblebees and spiders to butterflies, ants and frogs, learn all about the cute characters as they POP UP from each page. Discover the fascinating world of minibeasts with Curious Kids: Bugs and Minibeasts by Jonny Marx, where each creature brings the pages to life in an engaging and...Hardback$2900Elsewhere:$3400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Curious Kids: Age of the Dinosaurs
Journey back to the time of the dinosaurs in this non-fiction pop-up book. Journey back millions of years to a time when formidable dinosaurs roamed the Earth. From Ankylosaurus and Tyrannosaurus to Triceratops and Diplodocus, learn all about the fascinating characters as they POP UP from each page. Discover the wonders of the prehistoric world with Curious Kids: Age of...Hardback$2900Elsewhere:$3400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Curious Kids: Sea and Shore
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Curious Kids: Stars and Space
Explore outer space in this non-fiction pop-up book. Space is full of amazing things! Let's meet some of them in this marvellous book. From comets and asteroids to stars, solar systems, and rockets, learn all about the universe with Curious Kids: Stars and Space featuring pop-ups on each page.HardbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781398848627
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 February 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Arcturus
Illustration: Hardback
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 225.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 826g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Anna Claybourne is an award-winning science writer, and has written many books for Usborne Publishing, A&C Black and Franklin Watts. She writes mainly non-fiction, covering topics such as science, art, wildlife and fashion, but has also published books about Shakespeare, myths and legends and retellings of literary classics. She is based in Edinburgh.
Nik Neves is a Brazilian graphic artist, illustrator and comic author specializing in illustrated maps, sketchbooks, comics, and music. Chosen as one of the ten best illustrators of Latin America by AI-AP, his work was selected by Communication Arts, 3×3, Society of Illustrators, and American Illustration in recent years. He lives and works in Berlin.
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