evolution (biology)

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The strange journey from bacteria to blue whales

a graphic novel about Earth's animals
2023
"Unlock the mystery of life on planet Earth . . . with a talking bacterium! In this full-color graphic novel, Bertie the Bacteria takes readers on a joke-fueled journey, revealing how small organisms became some of Earth's largest creatures, including the epically humongous blue whale. With laugh-out-loud text and colorful comic book art, science lovers and comic book fans alike will delight in exploring the history of our precious blue planet"--.

The rise and reign of the mammals

a new history, from the shadow of the dinosaurs to us
2022
"Renowned paleontologist and New York times bestselling author of 'The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs' Steve Brusatte charts the extraordinary story of the dinosaurs' successor: mammals, which emerged from the shadows to rule the Earth"--Provided by publisher.

Extinction and evolution

what fossils reveal about the history of life
2019
A resource on fossils and the stories they tell of the history of life on Earth.

Evolution

2019
Provides an introduction to the theory of evolution, presenting facts about the planet, dinosaurs, fossils, Charles Darwin's work, natural selection, adaptation, and more.

The monkey trial

John Scopes and the battle over teaching evolution
"Arrested? For teaching? John Scope's crime riveted the world, and crowds flocked to the trial of the man who dared to tell students about a forbidden topic--evolution. The year was 1925, and discussing Darwin's theory of evolution was illegal in Tennessee classrooms. Lawyers wanted to challenge the law, and businessmen smelled opportunity. But no one imagined the firestorm the Scopes Trial would ignite--or the media circus that would follow. As reporters, souvenir-hawking vendors, angry protestors, and even real monkeys mobbed the courthouse, a breathless public followed the action live on national radio broadcasts. All were fascinated by the bitter duel between science and religion, an argument that boiled down to the question of who controls what students can learn--an issue that resonates to this day. Through contemporary visuals and evocative prose, Anita Sanchez vividly captures the passion, personalities, and pageantry of the infamous 'Monkey Trial,' highlighting the quiet dignity of the teacher who stood up for his students' right to learn"--From the publisher's web site.

Dinosaurs and prehistoric life

the definitive visual guide to prehistoric animals
2019
An illustrated study of prehistoric life on Earth, examining the fossil record, and providing examples of how live forms have evolved over the ages to adapt to perpetually changing conditions.

History of the world in comics

"A paleontologist and a storyteller take two children through the birth of our planet to the present day, covering major geological periods and the evolution of life on Earth"--.

The Atlantis gene

a thriller : the origin mystery
"70,000 years ago, the human race almost went extinct. We survived, but no one knows how. Until now. The countdown to the next stage of human evolution is about to begin, and humanity may not survive this time"--Page 4 of cover.

Out of the blue

how animals evolved from prehistoric seas
2021
Simple text and illustrations trace the evolution of life on Earth, from the survival of microbes for billions of years on an ocean-covered planet through the Cambrian Explosion, the emergence of reptiles and the rise of mammals.

The kindness of strangers

how a selfish ape invented a new moral code
2020
"A sweeping psychological history of human goodness--from the foundations of evolution to the modern political and social challenges humanity is now facing"--Amazon.

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