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The Tree of Life : Charles Darwin
by Peter Sis
Farrar Straus & Giroux
Charles Darwin was, above all else, an independent thinker who continues even now to influence the way we look at the natural world. His endless curiosity and passion for detail resulted in a wealth of notebooks, diaries, correspondence, and published writings that Peter Sís transforms into a visual treasure trove. A multilayered journey through Darwin's world, The Tree of Life begins with his childhood and traces the arc of his life through university and career, following him around the globe on the voyage of the Beagle, and home to a quiet but momentous life devoted to science and family. Sís uses his own singular vision to create a gloriously detailed panorama of a genius's trajectory through investigating and understanding the mysteries of nature.
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Before you read: Have you ever heard of Charles Darwin? If so, what can you tell me about him? Charles Darwin was a scientist, can you think of the names of some other scientists?
After you read: Why do we remember Charles Darwin today? What do you think was the most significant thing he did in his life?
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