Joy Hakim fascinating story of the Enlightenment period and development of the evolutionary theory is well told and illustrated in this second volume of Discovering Life’s Story. Beginning with an introduction to the historical period known as the Enlightenment (or Age of Reason), the following chapters tell the story of well and lesser-known scientists and their journey to understand how life forms and changes. Readers will be introduced to Carl Linnaeus, the Count of Buffon, Erasmus Darwin (grandfather of Charles), Jean-Baptiste Lamark, Mary Anning, Charles Darwin, Alfred Wallace, Gregor Mendel, Hugo de Vries, and others who played key roles in shaping the theory of evolution. Along with the engaging text, Discovering Life’s Story: The Evolution of an Idea offers abundant photographs and illustrations.
Discovering Life's Story: Evolution of an Idea
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9781536222944
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Product Overview
- Volume 2 of Joy Hakim’s exciting history of life science
- Written to engage teens in understanding the critical developments of the Enlightenment period and the scientific theories of human existence
- Fascinating story of the events that led to the startling new theory known today as the evolutionary theory
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Publisher's Description of Discovering Life's Story: Evolution of an Idea
In the second volume of the Discovering Life’s Story series by
best-selling author Joy Hakim, the theory of evolution takes
hold—transforming ideas about survival, extinction, and life itself.
Category Description for Discovering Life's Story
Engagingly written and abundantly illustrated, Discovering Life’s Story is an exciting series that tells the story of life and human discovery. Along with the understandable text, vibrant illustrations and photographs, the author weaves in numerous quotes from well-known scientists and philosophers. Secular publisher. Written for teens by Joy Hakim, this series would also make a great read-aloud for families with middle schoolers and older. Four Volumes are planned.
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| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 8-AD |
| Brand: | MITeen Press |
| Author: | Joy Hakim |
| ISBN: | 9781536222944 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.375 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.6 |
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