Tree Of Life - Hardcover

Sis Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0744598702 ISBN 13: 9780744598704

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

Drawing on the rich body of work that Darwin left, Peter Sis creates a fascinating picture of this remarkable man's life, from schoolboy to medical student and the world voyage which created Charles Darwin the naturalist.

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Review

"Sweeping in scope, lavish in detail, this is a book to launch many a reader's personal voyage of discovery." --Starred, "Publishers Weekly"
"Beautifully conceived and executed, the presentation is a humorous and informative tour de force that will absorb and challenge readers...a fabulous, visually exciting introduction to the man, his ideas and the science of the natural world." --Starred, "School Library Journal"
"Sis translates Darwin's written legacy into visual narrative in an extraordinary book that explores Darwin's life, work, and sources of inspiration...The detailed illustrations and narrative complexities demand of readers the same process Darwin set for himself: observe carefully, make connections, and learn." --Starred, "The Horn Book"
"Sis incorporates phrases, lines, and paragraphs of text into the artwork of this highly visual biography of Charles Darwin...A sophisticated interpretation that will have rapt admirers, including many adults." --"Booklist"
"This enchanting find is for readers of all ages." --"VOYA"

Sweeping in scope, lavish in detail, this is a book to launch many a reader's personal voyage of discovery. "Starred, Publishers Weekly"

Beautifully conceived and executed, the presentation is a humorous and informative tour de force that will absorb and challenge readers...a fabulous, visually exciting introduction to the man, his ideas and the science of the natural world. "Starred, School Library Journal"

Sis translates Darwin's written legacy into visual narrative in an extraordinary book that explores Darwin's life, work, and sources of inspiration...The detailed illustrations and narrative complexities demand of readers the same process Darwin set for himself: observe carefully, make connections, and learn. "Starred, The Horn Book"

Sis incorporates phrases, lines, and paragraphs of text into the artwork of this highly visual biography of Charles Darwin...A sophisticated interpretation that will have rapt admirers, including many adults. "Booklist"

This enchanting find is for readers of all ages. "VOYA""

"Sweeping in scope, lavish in detail, this is a book to launch many a reader's personal voyage of discovery." --Starred, Publishers Weekly

"Beautifully conceived and executed, the presentation is a humorous and informative tour de force that will absorb and challenge readers...a fabulous, visually exciting introduction to the man, his ideas and the science of the natural world." --Starred, School Library Journal

"Sís translates Darwin's written legacy into visual narrative in an extraordinary book that explores Darwin's life, work, and sources of inspiration...The detailed illustrations and narrative complexities demand of readers the same process Darwin set for himself: observe carefully, make connections, and learn." --Starred, The Horn Book

"Sís incorporates phrases, lines, and paragraphs of text into the artwork of this highly visual biography of Charles Darwin...A sophisticated interpretation that will have rapt admirers, including many adults." --Booklist

"This enchanting find is for readers of all ages." --VOYA

About the Author

Peter Sís has written and illustrated many award-winning books for children, including Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei and Tibet Through the Red Box, both Caldecott Honor books. He lives in New York with his wife and two children.

Edition details

• Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0744598702
• ISBN 13: 9780744598704
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 40