# Grandmother Fish: A Child's First Book of Evolution - Hardcover

by **Jonathan Tweet** (Author), **Karen Lewis** (Illustrator)

Where did we come from?

It's a simple question, but not so simple an answer to explain--especially to young children. Charles Darwin's theory of common descent no longer needs to be a scientific mystery to inquisitive young readers. Meet _Grandmother Fish._

Told in an engaging call and response text where a child can wiggle like a fish or hoot like an ape and brought to life by vibrant artwork, _Grandmother Fish_ takes children and adults through the history of life on our planet and explains how we are all connected.

The book also includes comprehensive backmatter, including:

\- An elaborate illustration of the evolutionary tree of life  
\- Helpful science notes for parents  
\- How to explain natural selection to a child

### Author Biography

**Jonathan Tweet** has been an innovative game designer for over 25 years and a fan of evolution for even longer. His award-winning games are well-known for engaging the players' imaginations and encouraging creative participation. _Grandmother Fish,_ his first children's book, took 15 years to complete. It began when he couldn't find a book to help him teach his daughter about evolution, so he decided to write one himself.

**Karen Lewis** is a Seattle-based illustrator for children's storybooks, history, and science. She strives to make her art accessible, accurate and visually delicious. She's the resident cartoonist for _Cobblestone_, an American history magazine for kids. Her children's books include _Will it Blow - Become a Volcano Detective at Mount St. Helens_, _Amazing Alaska_ and _Arturo and the Navidad Birds_.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 10.1 x 8.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 06, 2016

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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