How Have Animals Evolved and Adapted?

by Jennifer Swanson

Overview

Scientists believe that all forms of life developed from earlier types of living things through a process called evolution. In this intriguing and engaging narrative, readers learn that living organisms must adapt to survive as their surroundings change. By studying the developmental history of everything from single cell organisms to complex vertebrates, readers are presented with the evidence for evolution provided by the fossil record. Charles Darwin and the process of natural selection are discussed. In addition, the work of Gregor Mendel opens a window onto genetics and gets readers thinking about how genes work together to produce specific traits.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781622759965
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2015
Series:	Let's Find Out! Animal Life Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

What Are Evolution and Adaptation? 4

From Single Cells to Vertebrates 6

Fossil Clues 8

Darwin and Natural Selection 10

Mendel and Genetics 12

Protect and Defend 14

Adapting for Survival 16

Becoming Extinct 20

Human Evolution 24

Homo Sapiens 26

Never-Ending Cycle 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32