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Natural selection is a mechanism that drives evolution.That new beneficial trait would then be passed to their offspring.ĭarwin whittled his musings into two key evolutionary concepts: If a certain trait helped the finches survive in the Galapagos, then those finches lived long and prospered. It occurred to Darwin that the driving force behind evolution of new species was a process he called natural selection. Time and space had resulted in their evolution. Over time, they had become a new species of finch. What made these species different? Was it possible they were ever the same? Darwin believed a few South American finches must have flown off to the Galapagos. So if Jeb and Irene can't make baby finches, that means they're part of the finch family, but distinct from one another.ĭarwin kept meticulous notes and drawings on the species he encountered. They confirmed that the birds Darwin collected were different species of finches to the ones they had in England.īut what makes Finch A (we'll call him Jeb) a different species from Finch B (Irene)? A species is a group of animals that can exchange genes (aka go ask your dad). Bet his crew was glad he didn't choose to study spiders.ĭarwin took birds from South America and the Galapagos Islands, off the coast of Ecuador, back to his naturalist buddies at home. While traveling the ocean blue, he kept a detailed diary of the organisms he saw at each pit stop, often collecting specimens to take home with him to England. Either way, Darwin was a naturalist who spent five years traveling by ship to chart the world. Beagle in 1831, he wanted to study what made nature tick…or maybe he was just looking for an opportunity to buy a sweet backpack and fill it with tons of composition books. When Charles Darwin started his studies on the H.M.S. 'Evolution explained, in this strikingly accessible picture book.perfect for a younger audience.' - Picture Book Blogger You may also be interested in.This Darwin, studied finches and seagulls 'A great introduction to one of the most important books ever written.' - RTE Guide 'Sabina's love of science and illustration combine wonderfully in this undeniably beautiful book, distilling Darwin's study down and then conveying it with complete clarity and obvious delight.' - Sophy Henn filled with informative, beautifully designed diagrams and maps.' - The Guardian 'An entrancing picture-book retelling of Darwin's On The Origin of Species. a beautiful, accessible volume, a must for primary schools, libraries and beyond.' - The Bookseller Sabina Radeva's thoughtful text and gorgeous pictures together tell the story of On The Origin of Species, and of Evolution itself, with clarity, humour and great charm.' - Emma Darwin 'A triumph of concision that appeals to budding young scientists and to the adult who has given up hope of ever reading the original' - The Daily TelegraphĪ very important project, most beautifully realised. Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK ISBN: 9780141388502 Number of pages: 64 Weight: 530 g Dimensions: 288 x 227 x 11 mm MEDIA REVIEWS Ideal for young readers fascinated by the world around them, or for adults seeking an introduction to Darwin’s seminal work, Radeva’s On the Origin of Species is a gateway into a world of scientific wonder. Dinosaurs roam, monkeys swing, big cats prowl and exotic birds swoop, through an intricately rendered natural landscape which brings scientific fact to exhilarating artistic life. On the Origin of Species is awash with stunning illustrations, which perfectly complement the concise text.

Graphic designer and molecular biologist Sabina Radeva has recast On the Origin of Species in the light of subsequent scientific discoveries, providing an enlightening commentary alongside ingeniously simplified explanations of Darwin’s theories and choice quotes from the great man himself.

Praised by our booksellers for its pairing of informative yet accessible text with vibrant and colourful artwork, Sabina Radeva’s retelling of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species brings the theory of natural selection to a whole new generation.Ĭharles Darwin’s evolutionary writing is one of the most crucial methods of understanding our world and environment, but its academic tone and period prose can be daunting to many readers, young and old alike. Let a flutter of beautiful butterflies entice you into an illuminating and exquisitely illustrated journey through evolution. ‘An inspiring combination of science and art’ – Kristina at Manchester Deansgate ‘A lovely gift book to cherish’ – Stephen at Darlington ‘Beautifully drawn… Gorgeous artwork’ – Kirstie at Wokingham Shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2019 Shortlisted for the British Book Awards Children's Illustrated & Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2020