Darwin & Hooker : a story of friendship, curiosity and discovery that changed the world
Stewart, Alexandra (Alex)2022
Books, Manuscripts
On 24th November 1859, Charles Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' was first published, selling out almost immediately. Describing the now well known theory that humans evolved through a process called natural selection, it became an instant classic and cemented Darwin as one of the greatest biologists of all time. However, he couldn't have done it without the support, encouragement and advice from those who believed in him. None more so than Joseph Hooker, his friend, confidant and fellow collector, who supported and helped Darwin when he didn't dare ask anyone else. Hooker, too, had his own adventures and made his own discoveries - many of which not only aided Darwin, but went on to change what the world knew about plants. Becoming head of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, he came to be one the world's most influential botanists.
Main title:
Darwin & Hooker : a story of friendship, curiosity and discovery that changed the world / Alexandra Stewart, Joe Todd-Stanton.
Author:
Stewart, Alexandra (Alex), authorTodd-Stanton, Joe, illustratorRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew, associated with work
Imprint:
London : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2022.
Collation:
80 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 31 cm
Notes:
Published in association with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.AT head of title: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.At head of title: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Audience:
Juvenile.pym; pyu; syl.
ISBN:
9781526613998 (hbk)
Dewey class:
509.22509.22/
Local class:
509.22
Language:
English
Subject:
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 -- Friends and associates -- Juvenile literatureHooker, Joseph Dalton, 1817-1911 -- Friends and associates -- Juvenile literatureScience -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literatureDiscoveries in science -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 9+Science and TechnologyAccelerated readerAccelerated reader -- AR7.7Accelerated reader -- AR7
Index terms:
ScientistsEvolutionNatureExplorers
BRN:
3144124
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