Darwin's Voyage of Discovery
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Darwin's Voyage of Discovery
By (Author) Jake Williams
HarperCollins Publishers
Pavilion Children's Books
2nd September 2019
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
576.82092
Short-listed for Childrens Travel Book of the Year, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2020 (UK)
Physical Properties
Hardback
96
Width 226mm, Height 286mm, Spine 15mm
740g
Description
A wonderfulcelebration of history's most remarkable journey; published to celebrate 160 years of Charles Darwin's ground-breaking text on evolution:On The Origin of Species
Step on-board The Beagle and follow the remarkable journey that inspired almost all modern-day knowledge of the natural world. From England to Cape Verde, Brazil to the Galapagos, Tahiti to Australia; discover the wildlife of Charles Darwin giant sloths, platypus, tarantulas, fireflies and more. As well as gorgeous artwork and fascinating information on the journey, this book also features the equipment used by Darwin and cross-sections of the ship itself.
This stunning book comes from the winner of the BDC's New Designer of the Year award, and the author/illustrator behind Really Remarkable Reptiles.
Reviews
'Gorgeous artwork and fascinating information'
Primary Times
'A superb way for kids to learn about Charles Darwin and his amazing work discovering the building blocks of evolution, and the amazing creatures in some of the most remote parts of our planet'
Read It Daddy
'[A] fascinating, stylishly illustrated book Recommended for all those with enquiring minds'
Read Reading Hub
'A terrific celebration of Darwin's own evolution from boy to explorer to scientist Jake Williams perfectly captures the adventure and the marvel in this inspirational study of a passion for science and nature for any child to savour.'
Armadillo magazine
'A wonderful visual and verbal celebration of one of historys most remarkable journeys'
Lancashire Evening Post
'A wonderful celebration of history's most remarkable journey gorgeous artwork and fascinating information on the journey stunning.'
Seven Stories
'Overflowing with insight'
The Book Activist
Author Bio
Jake Williams is a Plymouth-based illustrator, designer and occasional animator. He creates shape-based vector illustration with bold and vibrant colours. Jake was awarded BDC's New Designer of The Year 2017.
