natural selection

Traces the life of the English naturalist from his early years through his expedition aboard the H.M.S. Beagle and the development of his theory of evolution by natural selection.

Examines the mysteries of the natural world where living things appear to be miraculously designed for the lives they lead, offering as an explanation a gradual evolution that enabled the bodies of flightless animals to sprout wings and the eye to evolve at least forty times.

Offers a comprehensive, yet easy-to-follow, overview of genetics, explaining how genes are passed on from one generation to the next, the variety genes create, and the process of evolution.

Describes how plants and animals adapt to different environments in order to survive.

Presents an adaptation, in graphic novel form, of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection that also covers his early research, the public's intial reception of the book, his correspondence with other scientists of his time, and more.

Examines the life of Charles Darwin and explains that thinking that led him to develop his theory of evolution. Includes historical photographs and passages from Darwin's diary.

A critical examination of Darwin's theory of natural selection siting major scientific and philosophical issues associated with the evolutionary hypothesis.

A thoroughly annotated edition of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, in which he explains his theory of evolution by natural selection.

A reprint of Charles Darwin's classic text on his theory of evolution.

Evolutionary biologist Francisco Ayala explains the science of evolution, showing why it is accepted by scientists as fact; critiques Intelligent Design theory; and argues that science and religion should be kept separate.