Science Biographies: Charles Darwin

Inspire confident readers with the story of Charles Darwin, probably the most influential naturalist in history. This readable biography puts his discovery of evolution into the context of his entire life. It covers Darwin’s early childhood and education, his sources of inspiration, his early successes and the challenges he faced. Children will also learn about the theory of natural selection for which he is best known. Fully illustrated with photos which help to clarify Darwin’s theories. A timeline at the end of the book lays out his key achievements and milestones.