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Moth : An Evolution Story by Isabel Thomas (2019, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-101547600209

ISBN-139781547600205

eBay Product ID (ePID)21038420487

Product Key Features

Book TitleMoth : an Evolution Story

Number of Pages48 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2019

TopicNature & The Natural World / General (See Also Headings under Animals), Science & Nature / Discoveries, General, Animals / Butterflies, Moths & Caterpillars, Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection

IllustratorYes, Egnéus, Daniel

GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction

AuthorIsabel Thomas

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight19.8 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width10.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2018-053342

Reviews"* From its striking silver-plated cover on, this is a stunner. . . A gorgeous blend of text and illustrations and a wonderfully successful introduction to nonfiction for younger readers." -- Booklist, starred review "* Gorgeous mixed-media illustrations . . . Thomas deftly builds an easily understandable explanation of natural selection into the well-paced narrative." -- Horn Book Magazine, starred review "* A strikingly illustrated story of survival and adaptation." -- Foreword Reviews, starred review "* This superb book, with its message of hope, is a standout." -- School Library Connection, starred review "* Egnéus creates stunning visuals that feel soft and organic, yet also intricate and precise.... A deeply fulfilling look at the ups and downs of natural selection." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review "Egnéus' lovely illustrations-in traditional mixed media and Photoshop-provide a stylized overview of the moth's adaptive journey. . . A fascinating story with striking visuals." -- Kirkus Reviews "This text will enhance any juvenile nonfiction collection." -- School Library Journal "This stylish, atmospheric picture book . . . adds nuance to evolution books for children." -- BCCB "Sophisticated effect . . . Eye-catching introduction to Darwinian evolution." -- Publishers Weekly, "* From its striking silver-plated cover on, this is a stunner. . . A gorgeous blend of text and illustrations and a wonderfully successful introduction to nonfiction for younger readers." - Booklist, starred review "* Gorgeous mixed-media illustrations . . . Thomas deftly builds an easily understandable explanation of natural selection into the well-paced narrative." - Horn Book Magazine, starred review "* A strikingly illustrated story of survival and adaptation." - Foreword Reviews, starred review "* This superb book, with its message of hope, is a standout." - School Library Connection, starred review "* Egnéus creates stunning visuals that feel soft and organic, yet also intricate and precise.... A deeply fulfilling look at the ups and downs of natural selection." - Shelf Awareness, starred review "Egnéus' lovely illustrations--in traditional mixed media and Photoshop--provide a stylized overview of the moth's adaptive journey. . . A fascinating story with striking visuals." - Kirkus Reviews "This text will enhance any juvenile nonfiction collection." - School Library Journal "This stylish, atmospheric picture book . . . adds nuance to evolution books for children." - BCCB "Sophisticated effect . . . Eye-catching introduction to Darwinian evolution." - Publishers Weekly, "From its striking silver-plated cover on, this is a stunner. . . A gorgeous blend of text and illustrations and a wonderfully successful introduction to nonfiction for younger readers." -- Booklist, starred review "Gorgeous mixed-media illustrations . . . Thomas deftly builds an easily understandable explanation of natural selection into the well-paced narrative." -- Horn Book Magazine, starred review "Egnéus' lovely illustrations-in traditional mixed media and Photoshop-provide a stylized overview of the moth's adaptive journey. . . A fascinating story with striking visuals." -- Kirkus Reviews "This text will enhance any juvenile nonfiction collection." -- School Library Journal "This stylish, atmospheric picture book . . . adds nuance to evolution books for children." -- BCCB "Sophisticated effect . . . Eye-catching introduction to Darwinian evolution." -- Publishers Weekly, "From its striking silver-plated cover on, this is a stunner. . . A gorgeous blend of text and illustrations and a wonderfully successful introduction to nonfiction for younger readers." -- Booklist, starred review "Egnéus' lovely illustrations-in traditional mixed media and Photoshop-provide a stylized overview of the moth's adaptive journey. . . A fascinating story with striking visuals." -- Kirkus Reviews, "From its striking silver-plated cover on, this is a stunner. . . A gorgeous blend of text and illustrations and a wonderfully successful introduction to nonfiction for younger readers." -- Booklist, starred review "Gorgeous mixed-media illustrations . . . Thomas deftly builds an easily understandable explanation of natural selection into the well-paced narrative." -- Horn Book Magazine, starred review "A strikingly illustrated story of survival and adaptation." - Foreword Reviews, starred review "Egnéus' lovely illustrations-in traditional mixed media and Photoshop-provide a stylized overview of the moth's adaptive journey. . . A fascinating story with striking visuals." -- Kirkus Reviews "This text will enhance any juvenile nonfiction collection." -- School Library Journal "This stylish, atmospheric picture book . . . adds nuance to evolution books for children." -- BCCB "Sophisticated effect . . . Eye-catching introduction to Darwinian evolution." -- Publishers Weekly, "From its striking silver-plated cover on, this is a stunner. . . A gorgeous blend of text and illustrations and a wonderfully successful introduction to nonfiction for younger readers." -- Booklist, starred review, "From its striking silver-plated cover on, this is a stunner. . . A gorgeous blend of text and illustrations and a wonderfully successful introduction to nonfiction for younger readers." -- Booklist, starred review "Gorgeous mixed-media illustrations . . . Thomas deftly builds an easily understandable explanation of natural selection into the well-paced narrative." -- Horn Book Magazine, starred review "Egnéus' lovely illustrations-in traditional mixed media and Photoshop-provide a stylized overview of the moth's adaptive journey. . . A fascinating story with striking visuals." -- Kirkus Reviews

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal595.78

Synopsis"A rare pleasure ... a true story of adaptation and hope." - Wall Street Journal Powerful and visually spectacular, Moth is the remarkable evolution story that captures the struggle of animal survival against the background of an evolving human world in a unique and atmospheric introduction to Darwin's theory of Natural Selection. "This is a story of light and dark..." Against a lush backdrop of lichen-covered trees, the peppered moth lies hidden. Until the world begins to change... Along come people with their magnificent machines which stain the land with soot. In a beautiful landscape changed by humans how will one little moth survive? A clever picture book text about the extraordinary way in which animals have evolved, intertwined with the complication of human intervention. This remarkable retelling of the story of the peppered moth is the perfect introduction to natural selection and evolution for children. A 2020 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books Finalist! A School Library Journal Best Book of 2019! A Horn Book Best Book of 2019! A Shelf Awareness Best Book of 2019!, Powerful and visually spectacular, Moth is the remarkable evolution story that captures the struggle of animal survival against the background of an evolving human world in a unique and atmospheric introduction to Darwin's theory of Natural Selection. "This is a story of light and dark..." Against a lush backdrop of lichen-covered trees, the peppered moth lies hidden. Until the world begins to change... Along come people with their magnificent machines which stain the land with soot. In a beautiful landscape changed by humans how will one little moth survive? A clever picture book text about the extraordinary way in which animals have evolved, intertwined with the complication of human intervention. This remarkable retelling of the story of the peppered moth is the perfect introduction to natural selection and evolution for children., Powerful and visually spectacular, Moth is the remarkable evolution story that captures the struggle of animal survival against the background of an evolving human world in a unique and atmospheric introduction to Darwin's theory of Natural Selection. "This is a story of light and dark..." Against a lush backdrop of lichen-covered trees, the peppered moth lies hidden. Until the world begins to change... Along come people with their magnificent machines which stain the land with soot. In a beautiful landscape changed by humans how will one little moth survive? A clever picture book text about the extraordinary way in which animals have evolved, intertwined with the complication of human intervention. This remarkable retelling of the story of the peppered moth is the perfect introduction to natural selection and evolution for children. A 2020 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books Finalist A School Library Journal Best Book of 2019 A Horn Book Best Book of 2019 A Shelf Awareness Best Book of 2019

LC Classification NumberPZ10.3.T364Mot 2019