books explaining evolution and the big bang theory for infant-juniour ages

[MrTumblesBavarianFanbase]

Does anyone know of a decent book on either of these topics aimed at kids under 10? Looking for something to help me answer the insatiable questions of a 6 and an 8 year old :) Possibly no duch thing exists (we have 'Evolution Revolution' but something a little simpler would be even better.)

[MrTumblesBavarianFanbase]

Apologies for the spelling mistake in the title...

[exexpat]

This might fit the bill: The Story of Everything but it's out of print at the moment - try a library?

Alternatively, the Horrible Science series is aimed at that sort of age; maybe this one - Horrible Science of Everything?

[moonbells]

Go and search for Stephen and Lucy Hawking's children's books -

George and the Big Bang
George's Secret Key to the Universe
George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt

I have these in mind for DS!

[nettie]

My two really enjoyed this when they were little, would orobably prompt more questions than answer them though!

www.amazon.co.uk/Story-Life-Earth-Nicholas-Harris/dp/0199105804/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1392211147&sr=1-4&keywords=The%20story%20of%20life%20on%20earth&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[MrTumblesBavarianFanbase]

Thanks everyone

Just placed an order for 'The Story of Life on Earth' by Nicholas Harris (for 1 penny plus postage as its only available used), The horrible Science of Everything and George and the Secret Key to the Universe (as those are a series and that seems to be the first one...). Will see how it goes. Don't have easy access to an English language library unfortunately, so will see how those 3 go down!

[meglet]

Usbourne (lift the flap) - See Inside Space, starts with the big bang and how the universe formed.

[MrTumblesBavarianFanbase]

Thanks meglet - my 6 tear old loves the Usborne flap 'see inside your body' book so that should be a suitable option. Had no idea the space one included how the universe was formed - we've got Usborne space early rwaders which don't. Have ordered a used copy of that - looks as though its hard to get new too. That's probably enough books for now, hopefully between them they'll hit the spot!