Charles Darwin (Giants of Science) - Softcover

Krull, Kathleen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0147514630 ISBN 13: 9780147514639

Publisher: Penguin USA, 2015

Synopsis

"An illuminating, humanizing portrait of a famous scientist." --Booklist, starred review

All his life, Charles Darwin hated controversy. Yet he takes his place among the Giants of Science for what remains an immensely controversial subject: the theory of evolution. Darwin began piecing together his explanation for how all living things change or adapt during his five-year voyage on HMS Beagle. But it took him twenty years to go public, for fear of the backlash his theory would cause. Once again, Kathleen Krull delivers a witty and astute picture of one of history's greatest scientists.

About this title

Review:

An excellent resource for contemporary classroom discussions." --Booklist, starred review

"Krull does a fabulous job of making Darwin real, from boyhood to adulthood. The information is obviously well researched and it is presented in a reader-friendly manner...This is a fine addition to the series." --School Library Journal

"Krull's lively writing fleshes out [his life and accomplishments]...Kulikov's occasional art brings humor and drama to this brisk account." --Horn Book

About the Author:

Kathleen Krull, the noted social historian, lives in San Diego, California.

Boris Kulikov, the illustrator of this series, lives in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin USA
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0147514630
• ISBN 13: 9780147514639
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144
• Illustrator: Kulikov Boris