Discovering Life's Story: The Evolution of an Idea

Discovering Life's Story: The Evolution of an Idea

Author: Joy Hakim

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2024-04-16

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1536222941

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In the second volume of the Discovering Life's Story series by best-selling author Joy Hakim, the theory of evolution takes hold--transforming ideas about survival, extinction, and life itself. Can species change? Or go extinct? In the eighteenth century, most people answer no to both questions. But in the century that follows, that certainty gets challenged as some people in Europe question the common belief that all creatures are the same as they've been since life's creation. The Evolution of an Idea, the second volume of Discovering Life's Story, opens with the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, who attempts to create an organizing system for the myriad forms of life on earth. It continues into the late 1800s, when two Englishmen--Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace--each develop their own version of a startling new theory of how life-forms change over time. This evolutionary idea will alter the understanding of our place in the great web of life on earth. In this remarkable volume, author Joy Hakim continues charting the path of human discovery and shows how groundbreaking thinkers began to unlock the biological secrets of our own existence.


Discovering Life's Story: Biology's Beginnings

Discovering Life's Story: Biology's Beginnings

Author: Joy Hakim

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2023-09-12

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1536222933

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"This first of a four-part MITeen series charts the evolution of life science up to the late 1800s, when the origins of the virus was discovered by a baffled Dutch biologist who found a tiny infectious particle destroying tobacco crops"--


Designing Your Life

Designing Your Life

Author: William Burnett (Consulting professor of design)

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2017-12-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781784701178

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At last, a book that shows you how to build - design - a life you can thrive in, at any age or stage. A well-designed life means a life well-lived. Many of us are still looking for an answer to that perennial question, 'What do I want to be when I grow up? Stanford innovators Bill Burnett and Dave Evans show us how design thinking can help us create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling, regardless of who and where we are, our careers and our age. Designing Your Life puts forward the idea that the same design thinking responsible for amazing technology, products and spaces can be used to build towards a better life and career by a design of your own making. - '[Designing Your Life] teaches you how to change whats not working by turning ideas on their head Viv Groskop, author of How To Own The Room - 'An empowering book based on their popular class of the same name at Stanford Universitythis book will easily earn a place among career-finding classics Publishers Weekly / Produktinformation.


Uncovering Student Ideas in Life Science

Uncovering Student Ideas in Life Science

Author: Page Keeley

Publisher: NSTA Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1936137518

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Author Page Keeley continues to provide KOCo12 teachers with her highly usable and popular formula for uncovering and addressing the preconceptions that students bring to the classroomOCothe formative assessment probeOCoin this first book devoted exclusively to life science in her Uncovering Student Ideas in Science series. Keeley addresses the topics of life and its diversity; structure and function; life processes and needs of living things; ecosystems and change; reproduction, life cycles, and heredity; and human biology."


The History Book

The History Book

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-09-16

Total Pages: 756

ISBN-13: 1465457755

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Learn about the origins of our species and all things revolution in The History Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about History in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The History Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of History, with: - Easy to navigate step-by-step summaries that explain each historical theme - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The History Book is a captivating introduction to the key events that have shaped society, from the dawn of civilization to the modern culture of today. Here you’ll discover the stories of important historical events and turning points, and the leaders, thinkers, and heroes involved, through exciting text and bold graphics. Your History Questions, Simply Explained This book will outline big ideas, themes and events of world history, from the founding of Baghdad and the colonization of the Americas, to the inception of Buddhism. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the milestones that have shaped civilization, The History Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Here you’ll learn about early humans, the empires of ancient history, the voyages of discovery to the tumultuous birth of nationalism, and the violence of two world wars. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The History Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.


The Art of Critical Thinking: Exploring Ideas in Liberal Arts

The Art of Critical Thinking: Exploring Ideas in Liberal Arts

Author: Rushikesh Balasaheb Mandlik

Publisher: Inkbound Publishers

Published: 2023-12-11

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 8197058172

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Enhance your critical thinking skills with an exploration of ideas in the liberal arts. This book encourages readers to engage with diverse perspectives and develop the analytical skills essential for intellectual growth and informed decision-making.


Discover Your Roots (52 Brilliant Ideas)

Discover Your Roots (52 Brilliant Ideas)

Author: Paul Blake

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-09-04

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1440622027

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52 ways to get to the root of family history. It's one of the mosts fascinating and popular new pastimes, and now researching family history-from distant ancestors to interesting facts about birthplaces and childhood homes-is easier than ever before.