Darwin
Filled with the fascinating words of Charles Darwin—designed as handwritten entries—this picture book biography reveals the assembling of a profound idea: the survival of the fittest. Two hundred years after his birth, 150 years after the publication of his ORIGIN OF SPECIES, this...
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Filled with the fascinating words of Charles Darwin—designed as handwritten entries—this picture book biography reveals the assembling of a profound idea: the survival of the fittest. Two hundred years after his birth, 150 years after the publication of his ORIGIN OF SPECIES, this thought-provoking, splendidly ilustrated account invites us into the private thoughts, hopes and fears of a soul who forever changed the way we see the world.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780618995318 (0618995315)
Publish date: April 6th 2009
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 48
Edition language: English
Category:
Childrens,
Non Fiction,
Biography,
Literature,
Science,
Environment,
Nature,
Biology,
19th Century,
Picture Books,
Evolution
Decent but rather dull picture-book biography of Darwin. And I'm quite interested in Darwin so if it didn't hold my interest I can't imagine it would do much for a small child. On the other hand, I'm mainly interested in his ideas and their ramifications, not his life, so maybe this would appeal mor...
The third Cybils nominee that takes on Darwin. Like the other two, this one tells of Darwin’s life. This book includes excerpts from Darwin’s journal and letters. A bit:“In 1831, Charles Darwin set sail on the HMS Beagle, beginning what would become a five-year trip around the world. Seasick, he got...
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