Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection (Solutions) [Paperback]

Renee Skelton (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Solutions

Traces the life of the English naturalist from his early years through his expedition aboard the H.M.S. Beagle and the development of his theory of evolution by natural selection.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7 A solid biography of Darwin that should prove useful for reports. Most of the book deals with Darwin's adventurous youth, when he spent nearly five years as the naturalist on a British naval vessel. Darwin's theories are shown to have come to him not in a sudden flash of awareness during the voyage, but gradually after he returned home and pondered those things that he had observed. In the face of all this in formation on Darwin's early life, how ever, an explanation of the theory of natural selection gets somewhat lost. Pen-and-ink illustrations are better when Robinson draws natural history subjects than people, as the figures show odd proportions. The map of the voyage of the Beagle is small and not very detailed, but the index and glossa ry are helpful aids. Despite a few weak ness, this is an admirable biography. Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, Ill.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 119 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 1st edition (November 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812039238
• ISBN-13: 978-0812039238
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,480,762 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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