Moth: An Evolution Story
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'A rare pleasure . a true story of adaptation and hope.' - Wall Street Journal 'Moth . is a stunning visual experience.' - Books for Keeps 'Moth . is another picture book with inbuilt growing room, an introduction to the concept of evolution in language both scientific and poetic, full of thrill and peril.' - Times Literary Supplement "This is a story of light and dark." Powerful and visually spectacular, Moth is the remarkable evolution story that captures the struggle of animal survival against the background of an evolving human world in a unique and atmospheric introduction to Darwin's theory of Natural Selection. Against a lush backdrop of lichen-covered trees, the peppered moth lies hidden. Until the world begins to change ... A clever picture book text about the extraordinary way in which animals have evolved, intertwined with the complication of human intervention. Along come people with their magnificent machines which stain the land with soot. In a beautiful landscape changed by humans how will one little moth survive? Powerful and visually spectacular, Moth is the remarkable evolution story that captures the struggle of animal survival against the background of an evolving human world in a unique and atmospheric introduction to Darwin's theory of Natural Selection. Winner of the 2020 AAAS Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books and chosen for the CLPE Power of Reading Project 2019-20. Shortlisted for the English Association Best Picture Book Awards 2019 and English 4-11 Picture Book Awards 2019. Review: Stunning artwork and a wonderful message at the heart of its story - This is my youngest son's next English book for the new school term, so I thought it would be great to have a copy at home. This is a beauty of a book with some of the most gorgeous illustrations and most accessible written sections I’ve seen. Overall, the concept is a pure winner and perhaps one of the simplest of ways to introduce the younger generation to the concept of evolution. It’s also lovely to see the emphasis on moths, as opposed to the usual butterflies! A stunning book and thoroughly enjoyed by all ages in our home, this is highly recommended. Review: Wonderful - An absolutely beautiful book: 100% recommended. Everything about this book is gorgeous. The hardback covers are coated with some magical material that makes them feel as silky as a moth's wings. The art work is superb, and the story line meaningful, poetic and accessible for children. I read this with my 5 and 9 year old and both loved it. It tells the true evolutionary story of a moth species that changes its appearance as a result of environmental factors. It helps children to understand evolution, while at the same time gently pointing out that human actions can have both negative and positive consequences for wildlife.We need more books like this.
| Best Sellers Rank | 258,571 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 97 in Children's Books on Zoology 126 in Children's Books on Bugs & Spiders 222 in Children's Books on the Environment & Ecology |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 284 Reviews |
T**R
Stunning artwork and a wonderful message at the heart of its story
This is my youngest son's next English book for the new school term, so I thought it would be great to have a copy at home. This is a beauty of a book with some of the most gorgeous illustrations and most accessible written sections I’ve seen. Overall, the concept is a pure winner and perhaps one of the simplest of ways to introduce the younger generation to the concept of evolution. It’s also lovely to see the emphasis on moths, as opposed to the usual butterflies! A stunning book and thoroughly enjoyed by all ages in our home, this is highly recommended.
V**W
Wonderful
An absolutely beautiful book: 100% recommended. Everything about this book is gorgeous. The hardback covers are coated with some magical material that makes them feel as silky as a moth's wings. The art work is superb, and the story line meaningful, poetic and accessible for children. I read this with my 5 and 9 year old and both loved it. It tells the true evolutionary story of a moth species that changes its appearance as a result of environmental factors. It helps children to understand evolution, while at the same time gently pointing out that human actions can have both negative and positive consequences for wildlife.We need more books like this.
K**R
Magical and beautiful
The most magical book about moths, evolution in practice, and shot through with a message of hope for the future. The pictures are a joy, but more excitingly, so are the words, which are lovely to read and captivating to listen to.
D**S
Beautiful book
A beautiful book in collage form, retells the well known take of the moth population that changed colour in response to pollution, demonstrating adaptation and evolution in record time. A useful text to accompany teaching evolution in year 6 primary Science.
C**O
A wonderful book
A really lovely book, well written and illustrated, making the story of natural selection easy to understand for a younger audience.
L**I
Gorgeous book.
Beautifully illustrated and a great story. Perfect for my 8 year olds class book (instead of taking sweets on their birthdays for classmates, they are encouraged to share a book)
L**A
Beautiful book.
Beautiful. Just beautiful. Bought to explore ebolution with my class i was blown away by the illustrations. Well written and thoroughly entrancing.
T**G
A lovely book!
Beautifully written and illustrated. I enjoyed discussing the science behind the book with my children.
G**R
Good lesson for little kids
Fun retelling of the process of micro evolution for little kids. Explains the concept of human impact on the environment. Appealed to one of my kids more than to the other, but it’s an easy read and the concept is easily understood.
M**T
Very interesting perspective
Very interesting to describe evolution through the story of one particular species and how and why it changed over time to adapt to its changing environment. It really drives home the point of how evolution works, in a simple, clear and child-friendly way. Great concept.
E**A
Great and beautiful book! It’s just magical! fell in love with it from the second reading!
This is such a great a beautiful book! It’s just magical!
E**A
Mi aspettavo di meglio
Un prodotto carino editorialmente parlando, bella la copertina e la carta, ma i disegni di Egneus in questo libro non sono granchè...piuttosto banali...in alcuni casi l'immagine è stata clonata e riprodotta più volte in una sorta di copia e incolla con photoshop, dando l'impressione di voler riempire le pagine senza grande impegno. Molto più belle le illustrazioni di "Little red riding hood". Nel complesso, una piccola delusione. Egneus sta sguazzando un po' troppo nel digitale, e si sporca sempre meno le mani d'inchiostro.
R**E
Good for startup
Good book
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