Overview
When Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species in 1859, he forever altered the way people looked at their place in the world. Darwin and the True Story of the Dinosaurs is a fast-paced, entertaining biography of the naturalist who changed humankind’s understanding of its origins. It includes 220 illustrations, a glossary, and sidebars covering related topics.
Reviews
“The combination of the first-person narrative and the illustrations makes for an engaging and fast-paced read.” —School Library Journal
“This slim, delightful romp of a biography should make Mr. Darwin and his theory of evolution by natural selection a lot more accessible and enjoyable for young readers...” —Booklist Online
"The combination of the first-person narrative and the illustrations makes for an engaging and fast-paced read. Students will also enjoy the useful “Darwinian Dictionary,” the author’s “interview” with Darwin, and the addition of current photographs of places visited by the great naturalist." —School Library Journal
Author Biography
Luca Novelli is a writer, artist and journalist whose books about science and nature have been translated around the world. In 2001 he received the League for the Environment Award, and in 2004 he won the Andersen Prize for popularizing science.