Charles Darwin, Kathleen Krull
Charles Darwin, Kathleen Krull
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Charles Darwin

Author: Kathleen Krull

Narrator: Tavia Gilbert

Unabridged: 2 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/14/2020

Synopsis

All his life, Charles Darwin hated controversy. Yet he takes his place among the Giants of Science for what remains an immensely controversial subject: the theory of evolution.Darwin began piecing together his explanation for how all living things change or adapt during his five-year voyage on the HMS Beagle. But it took him twenty years to go public, for fear of the backlash his theory would cause.Once again, Kathleen Krull delivers a witty and astute picture of one of history’s greatest scientists.

About Kathleen Krull

Kathleen Krull garnered starred reviews and awards for her many books. The Children's Book Guild of Washington, DC, honored her with its Nonfiction Award for her body of work that "has contributed significantly to the quality of nonfiction for children." She lived in San Diego, California. Learn more about her online at www.kathleenkrull.com.

About Tavia Gilbert

Tavia Gilbert is a producer, narrator, writer, and stage and film actor. A six-time Audie nominee and multiple Earphones and Parents' Choice Award winner, she has narrated more than 350 multi-cast and single-voice audiobooks.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Annette

This is the first biography I’ve read in the Giants of Science series for middle grade. Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury, a sleeping town in industrially booming England. His father was a doctor. His mother was well-educated and a serious gardener. He had three older sisters......more

Goodreads review by Kathy

Charles Darwin was a fascinating man. Born rich, he had time to follow his interests and spent years studying nature. After abandoning a potential career in medicine (because he couldn't stand the sight of blood), Darwin was offered the position of gentleman naturalist on the Beagle and spent almost......more

Goodreads review by Merve

Bence akıcı ve sade dil ile anlatılan bu biyografi serisini herkes okumalı. Bilimin Devleri diye çevirmiş Martı yayınları. Öyle ki, Charles Darwin belki de bilimin en tartışılan kişisi. Evrim teorisi hâlâ daha tartışılan konu, katılırsınız katılmazsınız size kalmış tabi ki. Ancak ben bu kitapta sade......more

Goodreads review by Kaushik

I enjoyed reading this book, as Charles Darwin's life seemed amazing and adventurous. I liked how he was nice and humble, trying his best to avoid conflict. I must also give credit to the author's great writing style. I especially liked how the author kept hinting at Darwin's eventual discovery of e......more

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