"A fascinating story, beautifully told and illustrated"
With a short, simple but often lyrical text, and through striking, beautiful illustrations, Moth tells the story of the peppered moth, and through that explains evolution and describes the changing landscapes of our world. The peppered moth provides a perfect example of natural selection: some moths are born with speckled wings, some are charcoal black.
The speckled markings are most effective as camouflage when moths are resting on pale tree branches, but as the Industrial Revolution begins and trees are covered in sooty deposits from factories and chimneys, suddenly the black moths do better and their numbers rise. Then, as laws are passed to reduce pollution and the air clears, the situation is reversed again, and the number of speckled moths increases.
Not only does this encapsulate natural evolution, it also reminds us of nature’s resilience and offers hope for the future. The final line encourages children to go out and observe moths for themselves, something this book will surely inspire them to do.
This is a story of light and dark. Against a lush backdrop of lichen-covered trees, the peppered moth lies hidden. Until the world begins to change ...
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This is a story of light and dark. Against a lush backdrop of lichen-covered trees, the peppered moth lies hidden.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Moth and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Moth features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Science, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, The Natural World, Wildlife
Paperback, Hardback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Moth was written by Isabel Thomas and published by Bloomsbury Childrens Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Moth has 48 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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