Evolution

“A triumph! Vibrant, thrilling and scholarly.“ 

“Explaining complex theories in graspable and accessible bursts of graphics and information, ‘Evolution’ is an excellent primer for KS2-aged children. This stunning large format hardback is sumptuously illustrated by Olga Baumert with watercolour images, annotated timelines and short ‘pioneering people’ biographies.”

“This is an awesome experts guide packed with information and amazing artwork.”

“It’s perfect for any library, whether that be at home, school, or in the public domain. Highly recommended!”

“With a useful timeline, this in-depth tour of life on Earth will inspire curious kids.”

“This book makes the difficult topic accessible without dumbing it down.  It is a perfect book to share with children and grandchildren, parents and grandparents. There is something for everyone in this story. I recommend it to everyone because science and our place in the story of life is for everyone.”

Longlisted for the SLA Information Book Awards 2024 in the 8-12 years category

“Without a doubt this is a brilliant addition to the primary classroom or library.”

Awarded gold in Junior Design Awards 2024, Best Designed/Illustrated Book For Children (Factual) category.

Shortlisted for the British Book Design & Production Awards 2024, Children’s Trade 9-16 category.

Dr Sarah Darwin originally trained as an artist and then as a scientist, specialising in botany. She spent several years living and working in the Galápagos Islands and studying the Galápagos tomatoes there. More recently she has been part of a project studying nightingales in Berlin, Germany. Sarah is the great-great-granddaughter of Charles Darwin and works at the Museum Für Naturkunde, Berlin. Sarah is an ambassador for the UK charity the Galápagos Conservation Trust and splits her time between Germany and the UK.