Charles Darwin was a scientist by profession but an explorer at heart. At age 22, Darwin embarked on his first voyage aboard a ship called the Beagle. This picture book follows Charles as he explores South America for the first time, collecting insects, galloping with Gauchos, digging up dinosaur bones, eating armadillo for breakfast, and making early discoveries related to evolution and natural selection. He encounters a volcano, a glacier and an earthquake and survives a harrowing five-year journey before returning home to England, determined to devote his life to the natural world. Complete with mesmerizing map work charting his voyage, the biography communicates Darwin's ideas and discoveries with gentle illustrations that capture his admiration for the world around him.

About the Author
Jennifer Thermes is a children's book author/illustrator and map illustrator. When not making art, she loves to read and work in her garden. She lives with her family, two cats, one dog, and an assortment of uninvited mice in an 18th-century farmhouse in Connecticut.

Reviews
A notable choice for both STEM curricula and family sharing. * Kirkus *
A colorful, childlike presentation of Darwin's eye-opening voyage of discovery. * Booklist *
Cartophiles and observers of human nature alike will enjoy this book. * School Library Connection *



Book Information
ISBN 9781419721205
Author Jennifer Thermes
Format Hardback
Page Count 48
Imprint Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publisher Abrams
Weight(grams) 530g
Dimensions(mm) 286mm * 239mm * 17mm