Description
This fascinating book, filled with breathtaking illustrations, reveals numerous species that existed millions of years ago, as well as how they transformed into the animals we know today. With a long introduction to clearly define the concepts essential to understanding this book, each double-page spread deals with the evolution of a type of species over time: insects, sharks, dinosaurs, mammoths, Australian giants... The author, Kevin Duclos, has a doctorate in evolutionary biology and is an excellent popularizer. He explains evolution, natural selection, geological eras, and the phenomenon of fossilization in a very simple way. The Italian illustrator, Franco Tempesta, specializes in paleontological illustrations. He has collaborated with National Geographic, the Smithsonian Institute, Random House... A perfect book for enthusiasts and for school projects.