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.
Can species change? Or go extinct? In the eighteenth century, most people answer no to both questions. But in the century that follows, that certainty gets challenged as some people in Europe question the common belief that all creatures are the same as they’ve been since life’s creation. The Evolution of an Idea, the second volume of Discovering Life’s Story, opens with the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, who attempts to create an organizing system for the myriad forms of life on earth. It continues into the late 1800s, when two Englishmen—Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace—each develop their own version of a startling new theory of how life-forms change over time. This evolutionary idea will alter the understanding of our place in the great web of life on earth. In this remarkable volume, author Joy Hakim continues charting the path of human discovery and shows how groundbreaking thinkers began to unlock the biological secrets of our own existence.
"Looking Ahead."Â Suggestions for further reading. Source notes. Bibliography. Index. Black-and-white and full-color illustrations, reproductions, and photographs.
Title alpha Discovering Life's Story: The Evolution of an Idea
Level Nonfiction High Plus
Pages Count 192
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Science and nature. History of science. Biology. Exploration and discovery. Theory of evolution. Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778). Charles Darwin (1809-1882). Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913).
Lexile 1120L
Trim Size 9" x 7 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2024-04-15
JLG Release Date Jun 2024
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Nonfiction High Plus
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
In today's classroom, Common Core is king and this level helps support the need for quality nonfiction for teen readers. These stimulating informational texts invite teen readers to question assumptions and engage in high-order thinking while providing examples of excellence in research and presentation. The 14 books in this category will attract browsers as well as report-writers. May include some books written for adults.
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