The mystery of life : how nothing became everything

Schutten, Jan Paul 1970- (author.). Rieder, Floor, (illustrator.). Watkinson, Laura, (translator.).

Summary: "From your eyes and the long, graceful neck of a giraffe to dinosaurs and Darwin's finches, all are a result of evolution. You've heard the word, but did you know that evolution is hilarious, disgusting, and completely awesome? Discover why you get goose bumps (hint: your dog didn't used to be the only one with fur!), how you once were just like a mackerel, and even whether werewolves and ostrich people exist. Uncover all the mysteries of life and how you fit into it"--Page [4] of cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9781481429184 (ebook)
ISBN: 1582705259
ISBN: 9781582705255
Physical Description: ix, 229 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm
print
Publisher: New York : Aladdin, 2015.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Originally published in Dutch. Gottmer Uitgevers Groep 2013."
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Marvels, mysteries, and you -- How old is the Earth? -- The history of everything in 1,620 words -- The greatest scientific idea of all time -- Evolution in brief -- All about the family -- How life on Earth began -- Surviving in the primeval oceans -- Half human, half fish -- Has the story of evolution been proven for sure? -- From mouse to man.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 10-14.