Library's review
This book has three fascinating elements: a biographical account of Charles Darwin’s life as text, about two dozen primary source quotations from Darwin’s writings, and a series of woodblock prints by Caldecott Medalist Mary Azarian.
Genres
Publication
HMH Books for Young Readers (2009), Edition: First, 48 pages
Description
A picture book biography which reveals the assembling of Darwin's most profound idea: the survival of the fittest.
Awards
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Informational Books — 2011)
Orbis Pictus Award (Honor — 2010)
Rhode Island Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2011)
CCBC Choices (2010)
Illinois Reads (3-5 — 2014)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
48
Physical description
48 p.; 11 inches
ISBN
0618995315 / 9780618995318
DDC/MDS
| 576.8 |
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