1809-1882

The author presents a strong defense for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution examining Darwin's work on the origins of life and natural selection, and challenges those who espouse to other theories such as creationism and the Intelligent Design Theory.

A biography of naturalist Charles Darwin with emphasis on the decades of struggle after he published his historic theory.

A biography of the naturalist who presented the world with the theory of evolution by natural selection. Examines Darwin's voyage on the Beagle, the long years of work and illness, the principles of his theory, and their reception by the scientists and populace of nineteenth century England. Paintings, drawings, and photographs illustrate Darwin's personal life and professional studies.

Traces the life of the English naturalist from his early years through his expedition aboard the H.M.S. Beagle and the development of his theory of evolution by natural selection.

Examines Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and discusses supporting theories, opposition from clergy, legal cases related to evolution, and more.

Provides comprehensive information on evolution and how it affects our lives today.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Charles Darwin, the nineteenth-century English scientist responsible for advancing theories about the survival of species and the origins of life, and includes a time line, and a selection of primary source transcriptions and images.

Presents a brief biography of Charles Darwin, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on his childhood, his education, his voyage on the "Beagle" and histheory of evolution.

Chronicles the life of the English naturalist who, after collecting plants and animals from around the world, postulated the theory of evolution by natural selection; and includes twenty-one activities.

Describes Darwin's famous voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle and documents the development of his ideas, and the controversy that greeted them.