Darwin and Evolution for Kids: His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities (For Kids series)

by Kristan Lawson

Paperback, 2003

Status

Available

Local notes

576.8 Law

Barcode

4274

Collection

Series

Publication

Chicago Review Press (2003), 160 pages

Description

A biography of the English naturalist who, after collecting plants and animals from around the world, postulated the theory of evolution by natural selection. Includes related activities.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

160 p.; 11 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member NCSE
In Darwin and Evolution for Kids, Lawson provides a biography of Darwin combined with a sketch of his ideas and their development, along with “engaging and fun activities where children can: make their own fossils using clay, seashells, and plaster; keep field notes as backyard naturalists;
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investigate whether acquired traits are passed along to future generations; explore the adaptive strategies plants have developed to distribute seeds; observe how carnivorous plants trap and devour their prey; go on a botanical treasure hunt.” Darwin and Evolution for Kids was selected by National Public Radio’s Science Friday as one of the best science books of 2003. For ages 9 and up.
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LibraryThing member fatlamb
Book was difficult for me to read, not due to any religious beliefs or creation beliefs or evolution beliefs, but no where in the book did it mention anything about the author. Who is Kristan Lawson, i wanted to know if this author was/is capable of writing a book on Darwin. Never did I question
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the author of works until, Part E "Is the author qualified to write about this topic"...I am going to take a closer look at the author when evaluating materials. The book itself had great activities, easy to follow, fun, engaging and informative and hands on. The activities by itself would be a great book but the story of Darwin is a bit questionable. The book itself is broken into two parts, part one Darwin and his life, and second part is about evolution and Darwin's theory. This book made me question more than it gave me answers. Never been interested in Darwin's life but I think I may have found some holiday break reading. Seems like a very interesting, brilliant, tormented individual. A great book due to the activities but I think there is or I would hope there are better books for children that discuss Darwin and his theories.
Ages 9 and up.
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Lexile

1060L

Pages

160

Rating

½ (4 ratings; 3.5)
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