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Evolution : how life adapts to a changing environment / Carla Mooney ; illustrated by Alex Cornell.
Record details
- ISBN: 1619305976
- ISBN: 9781619305977
- Physical Description: v, 122 pages : colour illustrations.
- Publisher: White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "With 25 projects." "Focus on science"--P. [4] of cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 9-12, guided reading level: Z+. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 33.50 |
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| Subject: | Evolution > Juvenile literature. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 576.8 Moo | 31681020074852 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
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An introductory exploration of the theory of evolution chronicles billions of years of change on Earth, explaining how and why living creatures have changed so dramatically across time and what evolution can tell us about the future of the planet. Simultaneous. - Bookmasters
Why do humans walk on two legs? Why do fish have gills? Life on Earth is incredibly diverse and part of the reason for this is evolution, or the theory that living things change with time.
Evolution: How Life Adapts to a Changing Environment explores the theory of evolution, its history, how we think it works, examples of creatures who have evolved in response to specific circumstances, and what this might mean for the future of our planet.For billions of years, the amazing story of life on Earth has been unfolding. Millions of years ago, life on earth was nothing like it is today. Dinosaurs roamed the earth and pterosaurs flew through the skies. Millions of years before the dinosaurs, it was even more different. Strange ocean creatures lived in the seas, while the land was barren. Throughout its history, Earth has been home to an incredible diversity of living things that have changed dramatically over the many millennia. How have these living creatures changed so much? And how did that change happen? The answer: evolution!
In Evolution: How Life Adapts to a Changing Environment, readers ages 9 to 12 will study evolution, or the process by which living things change over time. One of the most important ideas in biology, evolution explains why there are so many different living organisms on earth. It also explains why you are the way you are. Because of evolution, you walk on two legs and communicate with language. And although evolution is the story of our past, it also helps us understand our future and how we continue to evolve.
Throughout Evolution, investigations and experiments provide hands-on, problem-solving opportunities for students, incorporating various challenges and tools. Readers simulate the process of natural selection, trace the blue whaleâs evolutionary tree, and examine how fossils provide evidence of evolution and adaptation. Using readily available household and recycled materials, each activity takes the reader through an inquiry-based, open-ended investigation that leaves plenty of room to explore individual creativity. Evolution: How Life Adapts to a Changing Environment takes readers on a journey from our common ancestry to our shared future on an incredibly diverse planet.
Nomad Press books in the Build It Yourself series integrate content with participation. Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards and STEM Education all place project-based learning as key building blocks in education. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomadâs unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. - Bookmasters
Why do humans walk on two legs? Why do fish have gills? Life on Earth is incredibly diverse and part of the reason for this is evolution, or the theory that living things change with time. Evolution: How Life Adapts to a Changing Environment explores the theory of evolution, its history, how we think it works, examples of creatures who have evolved in response to specific circumstances, and what this might mean for the future of our planet.
