Charles Darwin's around-the-world adventure / Jennifer Thermes.
2016
QH31.D2 T424 2016 (Mapit)
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Title
Charles Darwin's around-the-world adventure / Jennifer Thermes.
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ISBN
9781419721205 (hardcover)
1419721208 (hardcover)
1419721208 (hardcover)
Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2016.
Copyright
©2016
Language
English
Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
Call Number
QH31.D2 T424 2016
Dewey Decimal Classification
508.092 B
Summary
"This gorgeous picture book biography follows Charles Darwin's adventures in South America"-- Provided by publisher.
In 1831, Charles Darwin embarked on his first voyage. Though he was a scientist by profession, he was an explorer at heart. While journeying around South America for the first time aboard a ninety-foot-long ship named the Beagle, Charles collected insets, dug up bones, galloped with gauchos, encountered volcanoes and earthquakes, and even ate armadillo for breakfast! The discoveries he made during this adventure would later inspire ideas that changed how we see the world. Complete with mesmerizing map work that charts Darwin's thrilling five-year voyage, as well as "Fun Facts" and more, Charles Darwin's Around-the-World Adventure captures the beauty and mystery of nature with wide-eyed wonder. --! From Amazon.com.
In 1831, Charles Darwin embarked on his first voyage. Though he was a scientist by profession, he was an explorer at heart. While journeying around South America for the first time aboard a ninety-foot-long ship named the Beagle, Charles collected insets, dug up bones, galloped with gauchos, encountered volcanoes and earthquakes, and even ate armadillo for breakfast! The discoveries he made during this adventure would later inspire ideas that changed how we see the world. Complete with mesmerizing map work that charts Darwin's thrilling five-year voyage, as well as "Fun Facts" and more, Charles Darwin's Around-the-World Adventure captures the beauty and mystery of nature with wide-eyed wonder. --! From Amazon.com.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references.
Audience
Elementary Grade.
Awards
2017 Notable Children's Trade Book/Social Studies; 2017 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children.
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