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.
The first ever picture-book retelling of Charles Darwin's On The Origin of Species.
'A long, long time ago, before humans even existed, the living world looked very different from how it looks today.'
For most of human history, people believed that everything in the world was created at once. But scientists started to challenge that idea and in 1859 Charles Darwin, a naturalist and biologist, wrote a famous book called On the Origin of Species that revolutionised the way that we have understood evolution ever since.
Now molecular biologist and illustrator Sabina Radeva has recreated Darwin's most famous work as a beautifully illustrated book for children and adults alike. The stunning pictures bring the theory of evolution to life for young readers, and anyone who wants to learn about evolution.
Pulling together Darwin's observations from his travels around the world and his ground-breaking explanation of how species form, develop, and change over hundreds of thousands of years, On The Origin of Species is as relevant and important now as it ever was.
A very important project, most beautifully realised. 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
An entrancing picture-book retelling of Darwin's on the Origin of Species ... filled with informative, beautifully designed diagrams and maps. - The Guardian
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN: 9780141388519
Number of pages: 56
Weight: 287 g
Dimensions: 280 x 222 x 5 mm
Vibrantly illustrated ... a beautiful, accessible volume, a must for primary schools, libraries and beyond. - The Bookseller
An entrancing picture-book retelling of Darwin's on the Origin of Species ... filled with informative, beautifully designed diagrams and maps. - The Guardian
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
A great introduction to one of the most important books ever written. - RTE Guide
Evolution explained, in this strikingly accessible picture book...perfect for a younger audience - Picture Book Blogger
Sabina Radeva's book is a wonderful introduction to Charles Darwin's ideas. It will appeal to children, but also, by its deft handling of a number of common misconceptions, may well surprise many adults. She has not shied away from either historical language or scientific ideas and handles both with great charm and without oversimplification. - Alison M. Pearn, Associate Director, Darwin Correspondence Project
So incredible. So beautiful.
The butterflies on the opening pages are exquisite you entice you into the book, into a glorious voyage, into the natural world.
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I originally noticed Charles Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' as retold and beautifully illustrated by Sabina Radeva when it came onto Kickstarter a couple of years ago and was intrigued.
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As the name suggests, On the Origin is a picture book that has been based on, or retold, from the original famous Charles Darwin book of the same name. A colourful and simplified look into his findings and evolution.... More
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