Charles Darwin (Scientists Who Made History) [Library Binding]

Cath Senker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2001 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Scientists Who Made History

This title describes the life and career of Charles Darwin, including an account of his famous voyage and explanations of his theories of evolution and the origin of species, concluding with an analysis of his legacy and contribution to science. Compares the world before and after the life of the scientist - giving the clearest possible impression of their impact and legacy. Dramatic narrative passages describe the flashes of inspiration, the behind-the-scenes tensions that led to great discoveries. Panels explain the science behind the discoveries, and quotation boxes present extracts from letters, diaries and notebooks.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8-These series titles give well-balanced accounts of their subjects' lives. Newton's contributions are clearly explained, with diagrams of both his prism experiment and his inverse square law. Mason describes how the bubonic plague and political and religious changes affected his subject as well as society. Senker presents useful information about Darwin without overwhelming readers and structures the naturalist's life story around cultural events of his day. The "Theory of Natural Selection" is simply explained. One of the three Web sites listed is Lycos, a search engine, which seems unnecessary. The books are profusely illustrated with maps, diagrams, photographs, and reproductions of paintings. The primary-source quotes, "In Their Own Words," are informative and add a personal touch. Solid additions to collections needing concise biographies.
Michael McCullough, Byron-Bergen Middle School, Bergen, NY
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Review

'A superb series...These books would be excellent both for a library and for children and teachers to read as part of a science course.' -- TES 20030110 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann Library (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739848437
• ISBN-13: 978-0739848432
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,487,802 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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