General & Miscellaneous Science, Biology, Scientists, Naturalists & Engineers - Biography
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Overview
Even as a young boy, Charles Darwin loved investigating the natural world. His father feared that Charles would never be a doctor or clergyman-and he was right. After a life-changing round-the-world adventure on HMS Beagle, Darwin the passionate amateur became a full-fledged scientist, and over the next 20 years he gathered evidence for a theory of evolution that would change the world forever.About the Author:
David C. King served as a consultant to UNICEF, UNESCO, the World Bank, the U.S. Department of Education
Synopsis
Even as a young boy, Charles Darwin loved investigating the natural world. His father feared that Charles would never be a doctor or clergyman-and he was right. After a life-changing round-the-world adventure on HMS Beagle, Darwin the passionate amateur became a full-fledged scientist, and over the next 20 years he gathered evidence for a theory of evolution that would change the world forever.
About the Author:
David C. King served as a consultant to UNICEF, UNESCO, the World Bank, the U.S. Department of Education
Book Details
Published
December 1, 2006
Publisher
DK Publishing, Inc.
Pages
128
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780756625542