Living Fossils – Evolution: The Grand Experiment – Volume 2

Set of 2

Textbook: In 1938, the discovery of a large, unusual fish turned the scientific community on end. Dubbed a “living fossil,” the discovery of a coelacanth in South Africa shocked scientists worldwide, who had thought this type of fish had died out millions of years earlier during evolution. Today, living fossils are organisms preserved in the fossil record that still exist in a similar form today. Their existence challenges the core concepts of evolution and creates a fascinating debate among scholars. Do they indicate a younger earth than some have thought, placing the millions-of-years evolutionary timeline into question? Or do living fossils represent a deep mystery? Living Fossils Evolution: The Grand Experiment delves into these provocative questions. Includes 700 colour images presented in an easy-to-read format. Ideal as a standalone study unit for schools and homeschoolers or easily integrated into existing curricula.

Teacher’s Manual: This Teacher’s Manual accompanies Living Fossils and is designed for students from junior high through college. It teaches classification of plants and animals, fossil naming, and evidence of modern-appearing species alongside dinosaurs, supported by interviews with over 16 expert scientists. The manual provides lesson-planning tools, including chapter summaries, discussion questions, objectives, and various exams, to support learning and assessment. It also encourages critical examination of the evidence for and against evolution, presenting it as an important and controversial topic for students to explore.

Good condition. Ex-library book. Used.