Follow the evolution of plants and animals, from the first living beings six billion years ago to the animals living in the world today. Darwin's book "The Tree of Life" shows how the incredible variety of life on Earth came to be. This beautifully illustrated book begins from the dawn of life and presents the order in which plants and animals evolved, the different branches of the 'Tree of Life,' and how plants and animals have changed over time in many amazing ways. You will discover:* why crabs run sideways* which fish was the first to walk on land* why birds resemble dinosaurs* why human brains are in our heads and not our feet* which creatures can survive 30 years without eating* which mammal has the strongest bite of any predator* why hedgehogs have spines.

Impressively illustrated by illustrator and printer, Margaux Carpentier, children will enjoy discovering a whole world of wonderful animals on our incredible planet, Earth. The book is ideal for the study of evolution, adaptation, and inheritance in Grade 6 science and covers topics such as classification, habitats, and conservation.

Pages: 48, Year of Publication: 2019, Dimensions: 24.4x24.4cm