The Story of Life: Evolution (Extended Edition)

I forgot found this book in a shop in the kids section but had a screaming child so had to vacate before I could buy. I was so interested in the book I can straight home and checked it out on Amazon. I was disappointed with the first/previous review as I do not think it accurately represents this book. I’ve not brought any of the previous ‘welcome to the museum’ books but this one is brilliant. It is well written with lovely illitrations. It is of good quality and has an old fashioned feel to it. It is presented well. Not just aimed at kids but adults would find this interesting and enjoyable as well (hence why I’ve got it but have every intention of reading it to my child). The timeline of life is not too small, and you definitely do not need a magnifying glass to read it if you are ok reading normal test. Pronouncing the words is a bit more difficult. I’m not sure what the previous review is on about, the pictures between text are too big and only of ‘back ends’. This happens on only one page (the one page the previous comment has taken a picture off), the pictures are fine and I’ve included photos. The illitrations are really great. I highly recommend this, looking forward to sitting down with a cup of tea and going all the way through.

This is a standard size book which has the same content as the Big Picture Press series. The attraction of these is not just the beautiful artwork and the fantastic colours, but the size.- big to hold, and needs to go flat on a table- but has a magic and would loved by children.To me the magic is not there and it would be less attractive, if easier to hold .If you have not seen the large version you may have a different reaction. Three stars seemed harsh, so 4 stars given .

Great book. Great quality. Gifted it to my granddaughter who seemed over the moon with it.

Bought for my future husband to hi with his dinosaur book in the same series and he completely loves it. The illustrations are fabulous and it looks amazing in our library room.

I bought this for my son as he has the dinosaur one already. I wanted to read this book and all the others to him before he goes to sleep. However I have found that I have learnt so much from this too! Great layout. Well written and detailed illustrations.