Charles Darwin's scientific work transformed the way people think about life on Earth. From his childhood in England to his pivotal ocean voyages, he took every opportunity to study the natural world. And he helped shape a new understanding of how life forms change over time. This graphic biography highlights Darwin's youthful push to become a naturalist―against the wishes of his stern father. It also shares a look at his field research, collaborations,...

Traces the life of the English naturalist from his early years through his expedition aboard the H.M.S. Beagle and the development of his theory of evolution by natural selection.

Describes the events leading to Darwin's voyage on the Beagle and the subsequent theories on evolution he posed based mainly on observations made on the Galapagos Islands.

Follows Charles Darwin on his journey aboard the HMS Beagle and presents the thinking that led him to the theory of evolution and the writing of The origin of the species. Includes historical photographs and passages from Darwin's personal diary.

Darwin's deep curiosity about the natural world inspired the intensive research that led him to develop his theory of evolution. This fascinating book offers a lucid explanation of how natural selection drives evolution. It also explains how Darwin came to his revolutionary conclusions. Historical photographs, a useful timeline, and an enlightening page of science facts will help readers get the most out of this resource.

Discusses Darwin's struggle to develop the theory of evolution that transformed the way people saw themselves and life on Earth.

Alfred Russel Wallace may not have been the first in the world to come up with the theory we now know as evolution, but he still made huge contributions to the world of science as the second. In the pursuit of knowledge and insects for his collection, he discovered thousands of living things previously unknown to science, had some animals named after him (including a flying frog and a jewel beetle!), and even maintained a friendship with the scientist...