Discovering Life`s Story: Biology`s Beginnings

An extraordinary illustrated journey into the evolution of the question How did life begin? from renowned author Joy Hakim and MITeen Press.

In the first of a four-part series for MITeen Press, acclaimed author Joy Hakim reaches back in time to unravel the evolution of biological thought. The question How did life begin? takes many twists and turns, some rooted in religion, some in unproven theory, and some in experimentation. Hakim picks apart these various answers in the context of the political, social and scientific setting of the times. From Leonardo da Vinci to Galileo and Pasteur, Hakim highlights the major players who advanced scientific thought, and takes her readers on a fascinating journey of questions, experimentation and analysis. With full-colour archival images, including mesmerising fine art, this is a non-fiction series as beautiful as it is informative. Sitting alongside Bill Bryson's The Body Illustrated and Walker titles such as The World of Art and A World of Information, this stunning and informative non-fiction text, which complements the KS3 and KS4 science curriculum, is sure to inspire, challenge and encourage curious minds, young and old alike.