Biologist Ernst Mayr defends the Darwinian explanations of biology, explaining contemporary models of evolution for those who accept evolution but are not sure Darwin's explanation is correct.
"From desert villagers to tube worms clustered around ocean vents, life has a remarkable way of surviving and thriving in the most challenging of places. This book looks at how humans and animals have evolved to flourish in the unlikeliest locations...and at just how fragile these fringe ecosystems can be"--Provided by publisher.
Illustrations and simple text teach young students about the theory of evolution, how it was developed, and how it has shaped the formation of the world.
Presents the theories, controversies, and latest scientific thinking on how the Solar System, the Earth, and the first biological organisms came to be and how the latter changed and adapted for survival. Includes a glossary of terms.
Text, experiments, projects, investigations, and plentiful pictures show the reader how to unlock the secrets of the earth by investigating woodlands, beaches, and mountains.