Life on Earth: The Story of Evolution
by Steve Jenkins
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Author: Steve JenkinsEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-10-28
ISBN: 0618164766
Number of pages: 40
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Book Reviews of Life on Earth: The Story of Evolution
Book Review: Best I have found so far
Summary: 5 Stars
I am homeschooling my child, partially because I don't want his education dumbed down so as not to offend the religious extremists (believe me, textbooks have been dumbed down and certain subjects are skipped simply to avoid offended parents). So,
I have been looking for books appropriate for a young child that provide an overview the evolution of life on earth. I want to provide for him a sense of where he belongs within the big picture. This book accomplishes that.
The book is listed for 9-12 year olds and elsewhere for 6-10 year olds. I just read it to my six year old and it took a little bit of work to keep him with it and a few explanations of what things meant, but to the book's credit (and his), he did stay with it. I would say its appropriate for 6-10 with an adult explaining it. 9-12 is more appropriate for independent reading.
The complaint about man not being descended from apes is silly since humans are considered to be apes and are minimally descended from themselves. I'm assuming the author of that complaint has some point, but I don't think its one that in any way affects the value of this book.
If I were to change one thing about the book, I would get rid of the comparison of the history of earth to now as being 24 hours. I think that just confuses the issue. Instead, provide the time line without the 24 hours and the concept will be visually communicated without the added problem to have to explain what 24 hour hours has to do with it.
Highly recommended book.
Summary of Life on Earth: The Story of Evolution
There are millions of different kinds of plants and animals living on the earth. Many millions more lived here in the past. Where did they all come from? Why have some become extinct and others lived on?
In this remarkable book for children, Steve Jenkins explores the fascinating history of life on earth and the awe-inspiring story of evolution, Charles Darwin?s great contribution to modern science.
In this remarkable book for children, Steve Jenkins explores the fascinating history of life on earth and the awe-inspiring story of evolution, Charles Darwin?s great contribution to modern science.
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