Who Will It Be?: How Evolution Connects Us All

K-Gr 3–Vitale introduces young children to the theory of evolution supported by eye-catching artwork. The text demonstrates how humans are linked to Earth’s earliest life forms. Citing Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, Vitale explains that all living creatures come from simpler life forms. As a human embryo grows and changes, it develops various parts that connect humans to other vertebrates. For example, humans in the womb begin with slits on their necks similar to the gills of a fish. But soon those slits become lungs. Bossù’s vibrant illustrations were created with a liquid medium that uses primary colors to draw the reader in. The appendix contains information about evolutionary science. The story can be a good starting point for curious youngsters asking the question, “Where did I come from?”