Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Dr Eva-Maria Sadowski is a scientist and children’s non-fiction author. She co-authored Evolution: Join us on an exhilarating journey from the origins of life to the present day! with Sarah Darwin, with illustrations by Olga Baumert.
Evolution is a children’s non-fiction science book about how living things change over time to suit their environment. The book introduces animals, plants and fungi from the history of life on Earth, including dinosaurs, early humans, mushrooms, bacteria, monkeys and fish.
Evolution also profiles scientists connected with major discoveries, including Alfred Wegener and Berhane Asfaw. The hardback edition was published by What on Earth Books in September 2023, with ISBN 9781912920532, and is recommended for readers aged 8+ or for ages 9 to 14 depending on edition guidance.
Natural history books for children and teens with titles by Chris Packham, Ed Yong, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Steve Brusatte, Mya-Rose Craig, Peter Wohlleben, Gillian Burke, Isabella Tree, Dara McAnulty, and Helen Scales.
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