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Easily the most influential book published in the nineteenth century, Darwin's The Origin of Species is also that most unusual phenomenon, an altogether readable discussion of a scientific subject. On its appearance in 1859 it was immediately recognized by enthusiasts and detractors alike as a work of the greatest importance: the revolutionary theory of evolution by means of natural selection that it presented provoked a furious reaction that continues...

The silly true story of how Darwin discovered that the earthworm is one of the most important species on the planet. Without their life-sustaining poop, there would be no plants or animals on Earth. A scholarly worm gives historical facts and context on every page.

"A picture book adaptation of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking On the Origin of Species, lushly illustrated and told in accessible and engaging easy-to-understand text for young readers."--

Describes the life of Charles Darwin, particularly how his two-year expedition on board the HMS Beagle turns into a five-year study and leads to a book called "The Origin of Species," which alters established theories of evolution.

Looks at the animals that Charles Darwin saw throughout his life, from his early explorations in local woods and fields to his travels on the HMS Beagle, and how they influenced his later thought.

Describes Darwin's experiences on the Beagle Expedition and the scientific discoveries that he made on the voyage.

This is the first mature and persuasive work to explain how species change through the process of natural selection. A major book of the nineteenth century, it is one of the most readable and accessible of the great revolutionary works of the scientific imagination.

A personal insight from David Attenborough into Darwin's theory of evolution, exploring why it is more important now than ever before. Documentary was made to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the origin of species.