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The mystery of life : how nothing became everything / Jan Paul Schutten ; illustrated by Floor Rieder ; [translated by Laura Watkinson].

by Schutten, Jan Paul, 1970-

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Aladdin ; Beyond Word, c2015.

Life (Biology) -- Juvenile literature.

Life -- Origin -- Juvenile literature.

Evolution -- Juvenile literature.

Discoveries in science -- Juvenile literature.

9781582705255 (hc)

Raadsel van alles wat leeft. English English

Alternate title:

Translation of: Raadsel van alles wat leeft.

Beyond Words/Aladdin ed.

ix, 229 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

"Originally published in Dutch. Gottmer Uitgevers Groep 2013."

Translation of: Raadsel van alles wat leeft.

Translated from the Dutch.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"No generation has yet had to cope with the kind of rapid changes in science and technology that are facing today's teens. This is why "STEM education" is the latest buzz term and science literacy is enjoying a renewed focus. A foundation in basic science is key. With decades of scientific knowledge behind him and a genuine sense of fun in his approach, Jan Paul Schutten rewards curiosity with engaging explanations about some of the most complicated scientific issues that exist, and tells readers that there is much left to discover. For example: Why does the paramecium deserve a standing ovation? How do you build a planet? Does a tree want to be tall? How does a bacterium turn into a blue whale? How can you survive without a rear end? How can you yourself see evolution at work? Why would aliens most likely be meat-eaters? Are scientists not telling us everything?"-- From publisher.

Watkinson, Laura.

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