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Evolution: How We and All Living Things Came to Be Hardcover – February 1, 2010

by Daniel Loxton (Author, Illustrator)

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Evolution is the process that created the terrible teeth of Tyrannosaurus rex and the complex human brain, clever enough to understand the workings of nature. Young readers will learn how a British naturalist named Charles Darwin studied nature and developed his now-famous concepts of natural selection and survival of the fittest. And how modern-day science has added to our understanding of the theory of evolution. Can something as complex and wondrous as the natural world be explained by a simple theory? The answer is yes, and now Evolution explains how in a way that makes it easy to understand.

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8 - 13 years
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56 pages
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English
Grade level

3 - 8
Lexile measure

1060L
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8.88 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches
Publisher

Kids Can Press
Publication date

February 1, 2010
ISBN-10

1554534305
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978-1554534302
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Grade 5–8—Loxton uses a combination of Q & A and exposition in his conversational text to explore the process of evolution. He even makes reference to religion, stating that while science, exemplary in explaining the functionalism of the natural world, "can't tell us what those discoveries mean in a spiritual sense." Topics addressed include whether it is possible to see new species evolve, the evolution of flight, and the dearth of many "transitional" fossils. Other facing-page units discuss evolutionary compromises, Darwinian theory, and the fact that "survival of the fittest" may often be the "survival of the adequate." Colorful illustrations and diagrams appear on every page, and the book uses a variety of faces/heads with each "question," giving the impression they are asked by individuals. More difficult than Steve Jenkins's Life on Earth: The Story of Evolution (Houghton, 2002), almost on par with Robert Winston's Evolution Revolution (2009), and simpler than Linda Gamlin's Evolution (2009, both DK), this title will appeal to researchers.—Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
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This straightforward explanation and defense of the theory of evolution grew out of material published in 2007 in Junior Skeptic, the children’s section of a quarterly science education and advocacy magazine published in Canada. The author-illustrator, Junior Skeptic’s editor, describes evolution as the changes of life on earth over time as shown first through fossil finds and geological layers. Darwin’s theory of natural selection explained its workings, and now the process has been demonstrated in a variety of ways. Loxton also discusses convergent evolution, evolutionary compromises, and human ancestry, and he addresses some common concerns. His message is clear: “There is no intelligence—no brain—behind evolution that is running things.” Generously illustrated with photographs, cartoons, diagrams, and computer-generated images of ancient creatures, this is attractively designed. But some illustrations are unlabeled: a large ammonite and the reconstructed face of the hominid fossil known as Lucy are identified only on the jacket flap. The additional lack of sources and bibliography make this a useful but flawed resource. Grades 4-7. --Kathleen Isaacs

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kids Can Press; Illustrated edition (February 1, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 56 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1554534305
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1554534302
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 13 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1060L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 8
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.13 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.88 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches

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P.F. Walsh

A Fine Little Primer for Pre-teen Children

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015

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I bought this for my eleven year old grandson who mentioned that some fellow students, children of biblical literalist parents, had been pushing the idea the earth is 5,000 years old. I told him they were misinformed, talked to him about carbon dating and the overwhelming proof supporting evolution and then ordered this book for him. I looked it over and determined it to be written intelligently and at his level. He read it and gets it. Education is the best defense against ignorance.

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Anna

Nicely illustrated introduction to the theory of evolution for children

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020

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This illustrated book introduces evolution and responds to fallacies propagated by those who claim that evolution is "just a theory." It is, but so are the theory of thermodynamics and the theory of gravity--the first built steam engines and the second put men on the moon. And the theory of evolution is breeding new crops, crossing genes, curing diseases, incarcerating the guilty and freeing the innocent. For instance, the book describes the evolution of the eye, which is pretty well understood now. It also describes missing links in whale evolution. Gaps in the fossil record that got filled in once paleontologists started searching in the right places. (The evolution of the eye and the evolution of cetaceans are both detailed in Wikipedia, if you're interested.)

I was reading this book to my 4-year old grandson, and he interrupted on page 27 to ask me whether I knew that sharks have cartilaginous rather than bone skeletons. An important transition in the history of evolution that I certainly didn't know that when I was 4.

I have one small issue with this book. I think anthropologists would question the statement on page 52 that "...science as a whole has nothing to say about religion." I appreciate the author is trying to calm fears about science and the theory of evolution. However, religion, like any other human characteristic, is as much a result of our evolutionary heritage, so I wager that science has a lot to say abut it. I agree however, while science can provide understanding and perspective, it can't instruct what discoveries mean in the spiritual sense. Science doesn't tell us what to believe. Science only asks, "does it work?"

Fine introduction to the theory of evolution for children (or adults who don't have time or maybe interest to read heavier material).

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Love this book for kids

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2017

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I love this book for children as it explains evolution very well and gives examples easy enough for them to grasp. It is not for kids younger than 7 for sure, maybe even older depending on how your child is in understanding this type of stuff. I do have to explain a lot of the things in the book to my child as we read it together as she is not able to understand all the things herself at 7.5. The book goes into DNA and other things to help explain evolution so it is not just evolution per se, it really teaches the entire process of natural selection, etc. It is not too in depth, so it might be more appropriate for younger kids 7-10 than over 11.

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S. Leigh Whitaker

Very good!

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2013

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I bought this book for my 6 year old, who had been asking a lot of questions about why certain plants or animals were like this, or like that. I have a degree in cellular and molecular biology, so I have a pretty good understanding of evolution, but found it hard to explain to a 6 year old. He doesn't know much about genetics, heredity, age of the earth, geology, selective breeding, or any of those things to give him a background for understanding evolution. It's a hard concept for many adults, so I was really struggling with how to start explaining it to him in a way that would make sense.

This book was great. Probably a bit above the level for a 6 year old, but with lots of discussion and further examples from me as we read, he really enjoyed it and now has a pretty good idea of what evolution is and how it works.

The first part of the book is an explanation of evolution and the tenets of natural selection. It is very well done, with lots of illustrations and pictures. He does a good job of breaking the concepts down in a way that kids can understand without dumbing them down to the point that they become inaccurate. Gives the kids enough information to understand that it's not magical, but not so much that it's entirely over their heads.

The second part of the book is framed as a series of questions you might hear from people skeptical of evolution. He answers the questions respectfully and accurately. There is a small section (about 1/3 of a page) on religion, and he does a wonderful job explaining what science can tell us versus the role of religion. Very respectful of religious beliefs, in my opinion.

My son especially loved the several pages on human evolution and had me read them to him over and over again. He had me fold down the pages so he could go back and look at them on his own. (If anyone has particular recommendations for a book on human evolution suitable for a 6 year old, please post them in the comments. I'd love to get one for him.)

The last page was truly wonderful, and actually gave me chills because it summed up the wonder and delight I feel when learning about nature. I'll let you buy the book and see what he says there!

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Omar Vazquez

Complete Fairytale

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2019

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Evolution is nothing but a fairytale with no evidence to support it. I read this book expecting a little evidence to be presented. Nothing. I know it's a children's book but I've read Dawkins and Coyne's books on evolution. No evidence.

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edcaroleg

Beautiful Illustrations, Some Important Omissions

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2012

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This is a very nice little book (in number of pages, 56, not overall size, 8 X 11). It's quite concise, but not too much so for a bright child that is interested in the subject. I would like to have seen at least a conceptual picture of the DNA molecule included. In addition, a brief mention of RNA and the bases. Children should be aware of their existence and possibly how they function in cell division and in the occurrence of mutations. A simplified description of how their function often results in traits from past generations, and not necessarily from the current generation, if well done, could help children understand what they observe in their every day life!

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FotiniM

Wonderful book, our son is 6 but he has ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2016

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Wonderful book, our son is 6 but he has been enjoying a lot and so have we. Highly recommended.

maxine

great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2015

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My son(7) loves this book great info and pictures

Alexa Greene

Lovely book!

Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2016

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Bought this for my grade 6 classroom when I had students asking me about evolution. They read it during silent reading time and are really enjoying it! The language is fairly easy to understand. My average-high readers seem to understand well, but this would not be suitable for those at a lower reading level.

Ripsaw

Worth waiting for.

Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2018

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Perfect, including the paper outer cover. Absolutely new condition.
( I almost rated it a four because from order to receipt took two full months.)
Worth waiting for.

Chip

Excellent book

Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2013

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This book has wonderful illustrations, accurate information, and for those with particular conflicts between science and religion, this book does not challenge this concern.

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