Moth

By Isabel Thomas, Daniel Egneus (Illustrator)

Can a moth adapt to survive in a world darkened by human progress?

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48 pages· 524 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a world transformed by human machines, the peppered moth faces a dire challenge. Hidden among lichen-covered trees, it must adapt to survive as soot stains its once lush habitat. This tale of light and dark explores the moth's struggle and triumph, introducing young readers to the wonders of natural selection and evolution. Will the moth find a way to thrive in this altered landscape, or will it succumb to the changes wrought by human hands? Discover the extraordinary resilience of nature in this captivating story.

From the publisher

Powerful and visually spectacular, Moth is the remarkable evolution story that captures the struggle of animal survival against the background of an evolving human world in a unique and atmospheric introduction to Darwin’s theory of Natural Selection. “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… Along come people with their magnificent machines which stain the land with soot. In a beautiful landscape changed by humans how will one little moth survive? A clever picture book text about the extraordinary way in which animals have evolved, intertwined with the complication of human intervention. This remarkable retelling of the story of the peppered moth is the perfect introduction to natural selection and evolution for children.

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