Moth: An Evolution Story
Isabel Thomas, illustrated by Daniel Egnéus
This account of peppered moths shows evolution through adaptation and natural selection. Before the Industrial Revolution, speckled moths were more likely to survive, but coal-darkened surroundings made them easier for predators to spot. Charcoal-colored moths then survived and passed on their traits, becoming the majority over time. As environmental cleanup brightened the world, both light and dark forms remained. An end note accompanies this story of changing conditions and survival.
This book appears on 5 reading lists across 2 editions from 5 organizations.
