Charles Darwin

by Kathleen Krull, Boris Kulikov (Illustrator)

Overview

“An illuminating, humanizing portrait of a famous scientist.” —Booklist, starred review

All his life, Charles Darwin hated controversy. Yet he takes his place among the Giants of Science for what remains an immensely controversial subject: the theory of evolution. Darwin began piecing together his explanation for how all living things change or adapt during his five-year voyage on HMS Beagle. But it took him twenty years to go public, for fear of the backlash his theory would cause. Once again, Kathleen Krull delivers a witty and astute picture of one of history's greatest scientists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780147514639
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	02/24/2015
Series:	Giants of Science
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	1110L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Kathleen Krull, the noted social historian, lives in San Diego, California.

Boris Kulikov, the illustrator of this series, lives in New York City.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

An excellent resource for contemporary classroom discussions.” —Booklist, starred review

“Krull does a fabulous job of making Darwin real, from boyhood to adulthood. The information is obviously well researched and it is presented in a reader-friendly manner…This is a fine addition to the series.” —School Library Journal

"Krull's lively writing fleshes out [his life and accomplishments]...Kulikov's occasional art brings humor and drama to this brisk account." —Horn Book

Editorial Reviews

An excellent resource for contemporary classroom discussions.” —Booklist, starred review

“Krull does a fabulous job of making Darwin real, from boyhood to adulthood. The information is obviously well researched and it is presented in a reader-friendly manner…This is a fine addition to the series.” —School Library Journal

"Krull's lively writing fleshes out [his life and accomplishments]...Kulikov's occasional art brings humor and drama to this brisk account." —Horn Book

From the Publisher

Gr 5–8—Krull does a fabulous job of making Darwin real, from boyhood to adulthood. The information is obviously well researched and it is presented in a reader-friendly manner. In addition, Kulikov's black-and-white illustrations give depth and character to the story. Darwin's ideas are presented as well as those of his opponents and fellow scientists. This is a fine addition to the series and a viable selection for anyone who didn't stock up on books on the scientist during his bicentennial year.—Carol Hirsche, Provo City Library, UT

School Library Journal