Choose Your Own Evolution: Go Extinct or Survive? You Decide! - Hardcover

Howard, Jules

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1839945532 ISBN 13: 9781839945533

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd, 2025

Synopsis

Evolution as you've never seen it before! An incredible pick-your-own-path adventure through the story of life on Earth.

"An addictive romp through 570 million years of history that puts the child at the centre of the story. It works brilliantly." - The Times

"A thrilling blend of story and science."- The Guardian

Think of an animal, any animal at all. It could be a shark, a squid, a snail, or even a human like you! Every single animal has a secret history. A death-defying adventure that has happened across millions of years, called evolution.

On every page, you will discover a new animal with its own exciting story to tell. It's up to YOU to make the decisions that will lead to their next evolutionary step. Can you survive to the present-day or will you face extinction along the way? Will you grow a backbone, take to the skies, or dive deeper for your dinner? For the first time ever, the journey is in your hands . . .

This unique book features ferociously funny and brilliantly accessible science from zoologist, author and TV presenter Jules Howard. Meet chimpanzees and chickens, Tyrannosaurus rexes and tigers, with over 50 different animal endings to discover.

The perfect introduction to the awe-inspiring story of life on Earth.

About this title

About the Author

Jules Howard (Author)

Jules Howard is a zoology correspondent, author, science-writer and broadcaster. He writes for the Guardian, BBC Wildlife Magazine and Science Focus magazine and appears regularly on TV and radio, including Newsround and BBC Radio 5 Live. Jules's popular non-fiction books for children include The Who, What, Why of Zoology, Respect the Insect and the bestselling Encyclopedia of Animals.

Gordy Wright (Illustrator)

Gordy is a UK based illustrator, printmaker and picture book maker who grew up in a small town on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors. He later moved south to Bristol to study illustration at the University of the West of England. When he's not painting and making books he enjoys being outside, be it riding his bike, having mini adventures in the countryside or just watching the birds in the garden. He also has an unhealthy addiction to collecting houseplants. More of Gordy's work can be found at gordywright.com.

From the Back Cover

Evolution as you've never seen it before! An incredible pick-your-own-path adventure through the story of life on Earth.

Think of an animal, any animal at all. It could be a shark, a squid, a snail, or even a human like you! Every single animal has a secret history. A death-defying adventure that has happened across millions of years, called evolution.

On every page, you will discover a new animal with its own exciting story to tell. It's up to YOU to make the decisions that will lead to their next e

Edition details

• Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1839945532
• ISBN 13: 9781839945533
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Wright Gordy
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112