From School Library Journal
Grade 5-9-- Darwin's five-year voyage as a naturalist on the Beagle allowed him to observe a wider variety of natural habitats than would have been possible had he studied wildlife only in England. The journey and its side trips are all discussed in two-page chapters . The book ends with a discussion of Darwin's two major works, On the Origin of Species and The Descent of Man, in which he published his theories of evolution and natural selection. The book is illustrated with full-color paintings and photographs as well as a few black-and-white drawings. This is an attractive book that should appeal to readers with a sense of adventure and an interest in science. --Margaret M. Hagel, Norfolk Public Library System, VA
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