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Thermes, Jennifer

Charles Darwin's Around-the-World Adventure

(3) K-3 A thorough travel narrative relates Darwin's exploration with HMS Beagle, sent from England to measure South America. The voyage allowed Darwin to engage in his childhood passion--studying the natural world--and set him toward groundbreaking discoveries. Lush, dreamy watercolor and pencil illustrations portray Darwin's wonder and excitement and extensively incorporate maps showing Beagle's route. Notes and "fun facts" add important information. Reading list. Bib.

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