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Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species: Words That Changed the World
Darwin's theory of evolution written in an accessible format and richly illustrated throughout for children aged 7+.
Part of the non-fiction series Words that Changed the World , this book is an accessible guide to the theory of evolution, presented in an attractive format with beautiful illustrations throughout.
Written by Anna Brett and richly illustrated by Nick Hayes, it lets the young reader discover how Darwin changed our understanding of the human race – and our place within the animal kingdom – with his ground-breaking work, On the Origin of Species . Divided into short yet comprehensive chapters, children will be able to learn about one of the most significant theories of mankind and discern the ideas – as well as their consequences – of one of the most influential scientists in the world.
The book includes a glossary of key terms and concepts and is an invaluable companion for the understanding of Darwin's theory, perfect for both the home setting and the school environment. It's suitable for kids aged 7+ and is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn and explore the notions of one of human history's most remarkable people.
It charts Darwin's life-changing voyage on the Beagle and introduces his theory of evolution to apprentice naturalists everywhere.
Part of the non-fiction series Words that Changed the World , this book is an accessible guide to the theory of evolution, presented in an attractive format with beautiful illustrations throughout.
Written by Anna Brett and richly illustrated by Nick Hayes, it lets the young reader discover how Darwin changed our understanding of the human race – and our place within the animal kingdom – with his ground-breaking work, On the Origin of Species . Divided into short yet comprehensive chapters, children will be able to learn about one of the most significant theories of mankind and discern the ideas – as well as their consequences – of one of the most influential scientists in the world.
The book includes a glossary of key terms and concepts and is an invaluable companion for the understanding of Darwin's theory, perfect for both the home setting and the school environment. It's suitable for kids aged 7+ and is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn and explore the notions of one of human history's most remarkable people.
It charts Darwin's life-changing voyage on the Beagle and introduces his theory of evolution to apprentice naturalists everywhere.
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64 pages, Hardcover
Published February 16, 2021
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January 18, 2022
This was just wonderful - beautiful illustrations and lots of fascinating information about Darwin and evolution.
January 12, 2022
It’s beautiful. It’s also actually pretty detailed and advanced.
I did remind me that the subject isn’t easily summarised without saying something that can be mis interpreted as my biology degree and encounters with creationists have previously shown me.
I did remind me that the subject isn’t easily summarised without saying something that can be mis interpreted as my biology degree and encounters with creationists have previously shown me.
October 6, 2024
Cała moja edukacja szkolna dostarczyła mi mniej rzetelnych informacji o ewolucji niż ta książka. Jej naukowy, ale i zrozumiały język, estetyczne, jednocześnie fachowe ilustracje i profesjonalny sposób tłumaczenia treści sprawiły, że nie tylko zrozumiałam ogrom rzeczy o teorii ewolucji oraz jej istotę, ale świetnie się przy tym bawiłam. Sądzę, że choć książka adresowana jest do osób powyżej 10 roku życia, to i takie powyżej 20 dużo się z niej dowiedzą i wyciągną sporo ciekawostek z lektury.
September 25, 2022
In science lessons at school this year, one of the topics we studied was evolution and inheritance. I found it quite interesting to learn how plants and animals have adapted to suit the environments they live in. If you are interested in science or animals then I think you would enjoy this book.
Charles Darwin was an Englishman born in 1809. He grew up to become a scientist who studied nature. Between 1831 and 1836, Darwin took part in expeditions to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and the Galápagos on the HMS Beagle. He collected plants, animals, rocks and fossils which helped scientists learn how the Earth’s surface formed and changed over time. Darwin was a Christian but after his voyage, he began to question the origin of living things on Earth. In 1859, he published his book ‘On the Origin of Species’ which outlined his theory of evolution. It challenged the idea that God made all the animals and plants on Earth. He was able to show that living things, such as animals, had changed over time, adapting to their environment. Those species that had the most helpful qualities suited to their environment tended to survive. This theory became known as ‘natural selection’.
It is guide to the theory of evolution written in simple language that younger readers can understand but it still contains lots of scientific vocabulary which is so useful for the topic. It teaches you about Darwin, how important his work was and how much it has changed scientific thinking across the world. The text is broken up into 29 short chapters – each one covers two large pages. There is a glossary at the back of the book to help with more difficult words/ideas and the whole text is really colourful and well presented. I liked the different fonts, fact boxes and quotations from Darwin’s original The book itself is a large hardback (about 28 x 38 cm) so there is lots of room for all the amazing illustrations, maps and diagrams of people, places and animals to help explain things like food chains, adaptations, modification & fossil formation.
The book is aimed at children aged 7+ and I think it would be useful for both primary and secondary age readers. My oldest brother (aged 16) picked it up and was soon telling me about how horses feet have evolved over time and about natural selection in Peppered Moths during the Industrial Revolution – both are described in the book and they reminded him of his biology lessons in school.
I was also interested to discover that this book is from a non-fiction series called ‘Words that Changed the World’. There is also a book called Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity which I would quite like to read too.
Charles Darwin was an Englishman born in 1809. He grew up to become a scientist who studied nature. Between 1831 and 1836, Darwin took part in expeditions to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and the Galápagos on the HMS Beagle. He collected plants, animals, rocks and fossils which helped scientists learn how the Earth’s surface formed and changed over time. Darwin was a Christian but after his voyage, he began to question the origin of living things on Earth. In 1859, he published his book ‘On the Origin of Species’ which outlined his theory of evolution. It challenged the idea that God made all the animals and plants on Earth. He was able to show that living things, such as animals, had changed over time, adapting to their environment. Those species that had the most helpful qualities suited to their environment tended to survive. This theory became known as ‘natural selection’.
It is guide to the theory of evolution written in simple language that younger readers can understand but it still contains lots of scientific vocabulary which is so useful for the topic. It teaches you about Darwin, how important his work was and how much it has changed scientific thinking across the world. The text is broken up into 29 short chapters – each one covers two large pages. There is a glossary at the back of the book to help with more difficult words/ideas and the whole text is really colourful and well presented. I liked the different fonts, fact boxes and quotations from Darwin’s original The book itself is a large hardback (about 28 x 38 cm) so there is lots of room for all the amazing illustrations, maps and diagrams of people, places and animals to help explain things like food chains, adaptations, modification & fossil formation.
The book is aimed at children aged 7+ and I think it would be useful for both primary and secondary age readers. My oldest brother (aged 16) picked it up and was soon telling me about how horses feet have evolved over time and about natural selection in Peppered Moths during the Industrial Revolution – both are described in the book and they reminded him of his biology lessons in school.
I was also interested to discover that this book is from a non-fiction series called ‘Words that Changed the World’. There is also a book called Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity which I would quite like to read too.
September 30, 2021
A gorgeous book that looks great when opened across the coffee table, but the information inside is repetitive and likely uninteresting to a younger audience. It certainly wasn't captivating to me, an older audience. There are just a few pages about Darwin and the actual process of writing On the Origin of Species - the majority of the content here is repeated examples of evolution at work. Toes become hooves, beaks change shape, reptiles become birds. It's not that these innovations are uninteresting, they're just arranged in the book without a sense of momentum and often with scientifically heavy descriptions, diminishing the thrust of the work and making it less accessible to young readers.
Perhaps my negative feelings about the text (the art is beautiful and a real joy to behold!) stem from having recently read several books in the Science Comics series, which perform a similar "learn about a science topic" function in a pacier, less repetitive way.
Perhaps my negative feelings about the text (the art is beautiful and a real joy to behold!) stem from having recently read several books in the Science Comics series, which perform a similar "learn about a science topic" function in a pacier, less repetitive way.
May 14, 2021
I love big, beautiful nonfiction books, and this one is no exception! From the gold foil on the cover to the sea foam green ribbon bookmark, the craftsmanship of this book is impeccable!
I read this one from cover to cover and it was truly fascinating!
Although I’ve learned about Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution, I’ve never actually read his book ‘On the Origin of Species’ so this was an utterly captivating book to read through.
The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous and exquisitely bring the information to life! I highly recommend adding this beauty of a book to your home library!
This book will serve as a wonderful resource for my daughter when she gets older and has taught me many interesting things. I look forward to checking out other books from the Words that Changed the World series!
I read this one from cover to cover and it was truly fascinating!
Although I’ve learned about Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution, I’ve never actually read his book ‘On the Origin of Species’ so this was an utterly captivating book to read through.
The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous and exquisitely bring the information to life! I highly recommend adding this beauty of a book to your home library!
This book will serve as a wonderful resource for my daughter when she gets older and has taught me many interesting things. I look forward to checking out other books from the Words that Changed the World series!
October 31, 2021
This is an absolutely gorgeous way to present one of the vital texts of man.
May 18, 2025
Libro ricco di informazioni utili e dettagliate, coadiuvate da immagini che rendono scorrevole la lettura e schemi che riassumono perfettamente ciò che si racconta. Assolutamente consigliato
June 2, 2024
Le immagini e la struttura del libro sono veramente accattivanti. La teoria dell’evoluzione è spiegata in modo accurato e semplice.
Questo e l’altro libro della serie (Albert Einstein. La teoria della relatività) sono veramente realizzati con cura. Sia le immagini che i testi rendono accessibili ai ragazzi due teorie (e più) non facili.
Il formato e anche il costo sono importanti, ma ne vale veramente la pena.
Consigliati entrambi.
Commenti degli studenti:
- Aldo: “Interessante. A volte noioso, ma con ottimi esempi”.
- Sandro: “Alcune parti interessanti”
- Selene: “Facile da leggere e immagini molto chiare”
- Maria: “Bello, ma impegnativo”
- Vania: “Mi è piaciuto molto. Scritto in modo semplice e accattivante. Le illustrazioni sono bellissime. Ho capito tutto e non mi sono annoiata”.
- Alessia: “Mi è piaciuto molto. Ho avuto alcune difficoltà nel ricordarmi o capire alcuni argomenti, ma è molto interessante soprattutto perché, se non hai capito la teoria, te la spiega con alcuni esempi o disegni”.
Questo e l’altro libro della serie (Albert Einstein. La teoria della relatività) sono veramente realizzati con cura. Sia le immagini che i testi rendono accessibili ai ragazzi due teorie (e più) non facili.
Il formato e anche il costo sono importanti, ma ne vale veramente la pena.
Consigliati entrambi.
Commenti degli studenti:
- Aldo: “Interessante. A volte noioso, ma con ottimi esempi”.
- Sandro: “Alcune parti interessanti”
- Selene: “Facile da leggere e immagini molto chiare”
- Maria: “Bello, ma impegnativo”
- Vania: “Mi è piaciuto molto. Scritto in modo semplice e accattivante. Le illustrazioni sono bellissime. Ho capito tutto e non mi sono annoiata”.
- Alessia: “Mi è piaciuto molto. Ho avuto alcune difficoltà nel ricordarmi o capire alcuni argomenti, ma è molto interessante soprattutto perché, se non hai capito la teoria, te la spiega con alcuni esempi o disegni”.
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