By Dr Claire Asher (author) , Fiona Fogg (illustrator)
"An entertaining guide to the extraordinary creatures that could evolve in the future of our planet, that will fascinate imaginative young scientists as well as eco-warriors and will appeal to fans of Choose Your Own Evolution, who will enjoy another fun approach to serious science."
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Young readers will be initially attracted by the eye-catching cover, then by the contents page, which lists such intriguing creatures as a vampire butterfly, a terror pigeon or a punk fish, and then by a letter from a ‘Time Walker’ which talks about the extinction of the human race, and they will be completely hooked!
While containing a lot of pure entertainment, not least of which is the fabulous illustrations, this is a book which teaches a lot about the scientific principles of evolution, such as symbiosis, co-evolution and natural selection and about how life has evolved on this planet to the present day. It encourages young readers to think about what caused the creatures on our world today to evolve and look and act the way that they do and even more importantly to see how climate change and pollution is likely to have evolutionary impact as habitats change.
The future creatures imagined may be bizarre, but there is a sound scientific explanation for how they came about, as the characteristics which help them survive and reproduce get passed on to the next generation.
Engagingly written with accessible bite-sized text boxes, this is bound to be a very popular addition to class and school libraries and exactly the sort of book which will have groups of children poring over each page. It could also encourage lots of creative discussion as they come up with their own imagined creatures developing in response to current environmental issues.
A guide to the evolutionary marvels of the future.
Find out what our planet might look like in the millennia to come in this stunning compendium of creatures with a futuristic twist.
From cows the size of rabbits and racoons with sabre teeth to pigeons that nest in shopping trolleys and whales that walk on land - this unique encyclopaedia utilises real evolutionary science to wonder at the extraordinary animals that might one day be living on planet Earth!
Encouraging children to be curious about how evolution works, while bringing imagination and knowledge together, this book also celebrates the magic and drama of real scientific research - inspiring children to apply science in fun ways, while thinking about the future of our planet.
From evolutionary scientist Dr Claire Asher, with stunning and surreal artwork from Fiona Fogg, Marvolution is an awe-inspiring celebration of the evolutionary marvels of the future that any curious young scientist, historian or animal lover is sure to delight in.
'Beautifully illustrated, Marvolution is an absorbing, fascinating read.' - The Bookseller
Dr Claire Asher is a freelance science writer, performer and comedian with a PHD in evolution, plus expertise in ecology, genetics and animal behaviour.
Marvolution is her first book for children.
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A guide to the evolutionary marvels of the future. Find out what our planet might look like in the millennia to come in this stunning compendium of creatures with a futuristic twist.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Marvolution and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old
Marvolution features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Farm Animals, The Natural World, Science, Wildlife, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Gift Books, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items
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Marvolution was written by Dr Claire Asher and published by Bloomsbury Children's Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Marvolution has 71 pages
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