Charles Darwin's Around-The-World Adventure

Complete with mesmerizing map work that charts Darwin's thrilling five-year voyage, as well as "Fun Facts" and more, author/illustrator Jennifer Thermes's picture book biography Charles Darwin's Around-the-World Adventure captures the beauty and mystery of nature with wide-eyed wonder.

In 1831, Charles Darwin embarked on his first voyage. Though he was a scientist by profession, he was an explorer at heart. While journeying around South America for the first time aboard a 90-foot-long ship named the Beagle, Charles collected insects, dug up bones, galloped with gauchos, encountered volcanoes and earthquakes, and even ate armadillo for breakfast! The discoveries he made during this adventure would later inspire ideas that changed how we see the world.

"A notable choice for both STEM curricula and family sharing." --Kirkus Reviews

"A colorful, childlike presentation of Darwin's eye-opening voyage of discovery." --Booklist

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 10/04/2016
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.2lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781419721205
Age: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 186265 / Charles Darwin's Around-The-World Adventure


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2016
Publishers Weekly 08/15/2016
School Library Journal 10/01/2016 pg. 132
Booklist 10/15/2016 pg. 40

About the Author
Jennifer Thermes is a children's book author/illustrator and map illustrator. When not making art, she loves to read and work in her garden. She lives with her family, two cats, one dog, and an assortment of uninvited mice in an 18th-century farmhouse in
Connecticut.