When Darwin Sailed the Sea

By: David Long

Published by Quarto Publishing Group UK, 2020-07-02

"A wonderful addition to any biography section for young people" --<i>School Library Journal</i><br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Published to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the launch of the HMS <i>Beagle</i>, this beautifully illustrated narrative nonfiction book tells the story of Charles Darwin, and shows how his revolutionary research changed the world forever.</b><br> <br> <br> <br> At the age of 22, Charles Darwin clambered up the steps of HMS <i>Beagle</i> armed with enough notepads to last him for several years and set sail on <b>a journey of exploration that would change his life and how we view the entire world forever</b>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <i>"The voyage of the Beagle has been by far the most important event of my life and has determined my whole career."</i><br> <br> <br> <br> From his <b>fascination with the natural world</b> that began at an early age, his love of collecting new specimens, and keen eye for observation to his <b>groundbreaking theory of evolution</b>, uncover the incredible life of Charles Darwin in this fascinating story of his life.<br> <br> <br> <br> At the back of the book, explore a selection of <b>the amazing species he discovered</b>, concise profiles of some of the <b>incredible people who helped Darwin</b> on his path to becoming a groundbreaking scientist, a <b>glossary of terms</b>, and a <b>timeline of Darwin's life and career</b>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <i>When Darwin Sailed the Sea</i> is the perfect book for any child who has ever looked at the world and asked "why."