Recommended Reading
Expand your knowledge with these excellent books on evolution
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The Selfish Gene
A revolutionary look at evolution from the gene's perspective, introducing concepts like the 'selfish gene' and memes.
Your Inner Fish
Discover the evolutionary history hidden in our own bodies, from the paleontologist who discovered Tiktaalik.
Why Evolution Is True
A comprehensive and accessible guide to the evidence for evolution.
The Ancestor's Tale
A pilgrimage back through evolutionary time, meeting our ancestors along the way.
The Beak of the Finch
A Pulitzer Prize-winning account of evolution in action, studying Darwin's finches in the Galápagos.
Wonderful Life
The story of the Burgess Shale and what it reveals about the history of life.
The Blind Watchmaker
An elegant explanation of how natural selection can produce complex design without a designer.
Evolution: What the Fossils Say
A detailed look at the fossil evidence for evolution, addressing common misconceptions.
The Greatest Show on Earth
A passionate defense of evolution with evidence from across the sciences.