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144 pp.
| Viking |
October, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-0-670-06335-2$15.99
(2)
4-6Giants of Science series.
Illustrated by
Boris Kulikov.
Krull makes no bones about Darwin's influence: "Publication day [for On the Origin of Species]…is considered the birthday of modern biology." A useful introduction previews his life and accomplishments, acquainting readers with both the man and the scientist. Krull’s lively writing fleshes out these points, particularly emphasizing Darwin’s uncertainty about publication. Kulikov's occasional art brings humor and drama to this brisk account. Websites. Ind.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2011