Darwin and Evolution for Kids: His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities Volume 16

by Kristan Lawson

Book Overview

Darwin and Evolution for Kids traces the transformation of a privileged and somewhat scatterbrained youth into the great thinker who proposed the revolutionary theory of evolution. Through 21 hands-on... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556525028
• ISBN13: 9781556525025
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

Darwin - the world explained - outstandig SCIENCE

This is an outstanding book for children, and adults as well. This wonderfully laid out science book, succinctly addresses the "when, where, why, and how" life on this planet began. By encouraging readers to define the difference between theories and beliefs, facts and opinions, "Darwin and Evolution for Kids" addresses religiously inspired debates with fact and eloquently and tells the story of evolution.

The absolute best book on evolution for kids or adults

I was absolutely floored by how good this book was as both a biography and also an introduction to the basic arguments, counterarguments, challenges, and triumphs of the theory of evolution. Every major objection is touched on: half a wing, the divine watchmaker, the "lack" of transitional forms, "blending" of mutations back into the wild type. The book even covers the Scopes trial, the modern synthesis, and the issue of Social Darwinism. And the story of Darwin himself is compellingly and fairly told. The theory itself is explained in straightforward terms that are easily understood, and the objections are dealt with intellgently and rationally. Bravo, Kristan Lawson. This book is a tour de force of clear explanation and fascinating character study.

A fantastic read (and I'm 44 years old!)

I confess that at the age of 44 I read and was spellbound by Kristan Lawson's book. My wife a museum educator came home with this book. She said, "Look at this book I ordered; what do you think?" I'm have a minor in biology, so was familiar with Darwin and his theories, but never read anything by him or knew in detail anything about his life. I started flipping through the book and was instantly hooked. I read it in two sittings and must say it is well written entertaining and filled in many gaps in my knowledge of Darwin, his life, and the impact he had on the world. Some things which intrigued me: 1. He was a miserable student in college 2. He wrote many books on many subjects 3. He spent 8 years studying and writing about barnacles! 4. He wrote the first book on carnivorous plants. 5. His last and most popular book was on the lowly earthworm, which European gardeners snapped up! 6. Finally, he was a very shy and timid man who hated publicity and would not debate his ideas in public. This is a great read for anyone who knows a little about Darwin, but does not have a complete picture of who he was. A pure pleasure of a read!

Interesting and Understandable

I found this book at the Darwin Exhibit at the American Natural History Museum in New York. It really tells three stories: the life of Charles Darwin, the state of science in his lifetime and all the scientists who were formulating supporting evidence, and the theory of evolution. It treats the subject of religion respectfully, but makes clear the difference between religious faith and science theory. I plan to give it to our elementary and middle school libraries. Every library should have one.

Explore Darwin With Your Kids

This book is a pleasure to read with our 8yr old son. We haven't completed it as of yet, but it's one of our favorites. The activies are fun for the whole family to take part in. We are a homeschooling family and wanted our son to learn about evolution, and this book does it.