by David Long (Author) Sam Kalda (Illustrator)
"A wonderful addition to any biography section for young people" --School Library Journal
Published to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the launch of the HMS Beagle, this beautifully illustrated narrative nonfiction book tells the story of Charles Darwin, and shows how his revolutionary research changed the world forever. At the age of 22, Charles Darwin clambered up the steps of HMS Beagle armed with enough notepads to last him for several years and set sail on a journey of exploration that would change his life and how we view the entire world forever. "The voyage of the Beagle has been by far the most important event of my life and has determined my whole career." From his fascination with the natural world that began at an early age, his love of collecting new specimens, and keen eye for observation to his groundbreaking theory of evolution, uncover the incredible life of Charles Darwin in this fascinating story of his life. At the back of the book, explore a selection of the amazing species he discovered, concise profiles of some of the incredible people who helped Darwin on his path to becoming a groundbreaking scientist, a glossary of terms, and a timeline of Darwin's life and career.When Darwin Sailed the Sea is the perfect book for any child who has ever looked at the world and asked "why."
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Gr 3-5--Long's (When We Walked on the Moon: Discover the Dangers, Disasters, and Triumphs of Every Moon Mission) newest book describes the life of scientist Charles Darwin. Seven chapters detail Darwin's adventures. Many of the stories and facts of the English naturalist's life allow readers to understand the not-so-perfect path he took to fame. His love of nature was clear early in life, but his father was convinced that his son would succeed in the traditional academic setting. Young Darwin had other ideas. Some readers might relate to Darwin's need to explore his interests outside of classroom walls. Interesting stories include how his epic voyage aboard the HMS Beagle almost didn't happen because of the shape of Darwin's nose. His five-year adventure on the Beagle was the beginning of a lifelong process of collecting specimens for the scientific world. Kalda beautifully captures the animals and plants Darwin collected. Long provides many small anecdotes that other biographies skip. He also examines the controversy surrounding Darwin's work. An added bonus is a who's who of Darwin's life and a time line. VERDICT This biography includes rich information for research projects or readers curious about one of the greats of the scientific world. A wonderful addition to any biography section for young people.--Erin Olsen, Hunter Coll. Elem. Sch., NY
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