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Great Scientists: Charles Darwin
Series: Great Scientists
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Charles Darwin tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering his origins as the son of a wealthy doctor, his famous voyage on HMS Beagle, the development of his evolutionary theories, the publication of On the Origin of Species, and his death and burial in...
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Description
Charles Darwin tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering his origins as the son of a wealthy doctor, his famous voyage on HMS Beagle, the development of his evolutionary theories, the publication of On the Origin of Species, and his death and burial in Westminster Abbey.
For children working through Book Bands, it is suitable for those working at band 12, Brown.
Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world's great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Perfect for children aged 7 plus.
Each book has been book banded and includes a timeline and quiz at the end to test what has been learned.
Series: Great Scientists
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Great Scientists: Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering his origins as the son of a wealthy doctor, his famous voyage on HMS Beagle, the development of his evolutionary theories, the publication of On the Origin of Species, and his death and burial in Westminster Abbey. For children working through Book Bands, it is suitable for those working...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Great Scientists: David Attenborough
David Attenborough tells the story of this famous figure, covering his childhood in Leicester and studies at the University of Cambridge through his work in natural history and broadcasting, his famous educational documentaries for the BBC and his enduring scientific and popular legacy today. For children working through book bands, it is suitable for those reading at book band 12:...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Great Scientists: Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering his origins as the son of a farmer, through his work in mechanics, optics, and mathematics, his famous gravitational studies, and his enduring legacy today. For children working through book bands, it is suitable for those reading at book band 13: grey. Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some...HardbackSold Out -
Great Scientists: Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering his origins as the son of a farmer, through his work in mechanics, optics, and mathematics, his famous gravitational studies, and his enduring legacy today. For children working through book bands, it is suitable for those reading at book band 13: grey. Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some...PaperbackSold Out -
Great Scientists: Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson tells the story of this famous figure, whose work as a mathematician for NASA helped the US land astronauts on the moon during the space race. Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world's great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Perfect for children aged 7 plus. Each book has...PaperbackSold Out -
Great Scientists: Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci tells the story of this key scientific and artistic figure—covering his origins as the son of a notary through his life in the workshops of Florence—and exploring his extraordinary achievements in painting, architecture, engineering, and science. Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world's great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work...PaperbackSold Out -
Great Scientists: Nicolaus Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus tells the story of this key scientific figure—covering his origins as the son of a merchant through his education in Poland and Italy, his work in astronomy and mathematics, the development of his theories about the Universe and his legacy today. For children working through book bands, it is suitable for those reading at book band 13: grey....PaperbackSold Out -
Great Scientists: Mary Anning
An illustrated biography of Mary Anning, one of the most famous figures in science. Mary Anning tells the story of this key scientific figure—covering her first fossil finds at the age of ten to her sales of important discoveries to wealthy scientists. Mary's discoveries, and her work interpreting them, made a great contribution to what scientists understood about prehistoric life....PaperbackSold Out -
Great Scientists: Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai tells the story of this scientist and women's rights activist. It explores how she inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years, saving many from hunger and poverty. Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world's great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Perfect for children...PaperbackSold Out -
Great Scientists: Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson tells the story of this famous figure, whose work for NASA helped the US land astronauts on the moon during the space race. Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world's great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Perfect for children aged 7 plus. Each book has been book banded...HardbackSold Out -
Great Scientists: Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai tells the story of this scientist and women's rights activist. It explores how she inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years, saving many from hunger and poverty. Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world's great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Perfect for children...HardbackSold Out -
Great Scientists: Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci tells the story of this key scientific and artistic figure, covering his origins as the son of a notary through his life in the workshops of Florence, and exploring his extraordinary achievements in painting, architecture, engineering, and science. Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world’s great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why...HardbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781526326478
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 June 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wayland
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Alexandra Badiu
- Illustrated by Alexandra Badiu
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 188.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 126g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Anna Baker (Author)
Anna Baker has an enduring interest in history, the natural world and many other topics, which has made her work as an editor and writer of children's information books endlessly fascinating.Alexandra Badiu (Illustrator) Alexandra Badiu is a Romanian children's book illustrator and creative director for animation, currently living in Turkey.Also by Anna Baker
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Great Scientists: David Attenborough
David Attenborough tells the story of this famous figure, covering his childhood in Leicester and studies at the University of Cambridge through his work in natural history and broadcasting, his famous educational documentaries for the BBC and his enduring scientific and popular legacy today. For children working through book bands, it is suitable for those reading at book band 12:...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Great Scientists: Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering his origins as the son of a farmer, through his work in mechanics, optics, and mathematics, his famous gravitational studies, and his enduring legacy today. For children working through book bands, it is suitable for those reading at book band 13: grey. Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some...HardbackSold Out -
Great Scientists: Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering his origins as the son of a farmer, through his work in mechanics, optics, and mathematics, his famous gravitational studies, and his enduring legacy today. For children working through book bands, it is suitable for those reading at book band 13: grey. Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some...PaperbackSold Out -
Great Scientists: Nicolaus Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus tells the story of this key scientific figure—covering his origins as the son of a merchant through his education in Poland and Italy, his work in astronomy and mathematics, the development of his theories about the Universe and his legacy today. For children working through book bands, it is suitable for those reading at book band 13: grey....PaperbackSold Out -
Great Scientists: Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei tells the story of 'the father of science'—covering his origins as the son of a musician, his groundbreaking work in astronomy and optics, his conflicts with the Church, and his enduring legacy today. This book is suitable for children reading at book band 13: grey. Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world's great scientists, simply...PaperbackSold Out -
Great Scientists: Marie Curie
Marie Curie tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering her origins as the daughter of a Polish teacher, through her work on radioactivity, winning the Nobel Prize, her professorship at the Sorbonne, and her amazing legacy to science today. For children working through Book Bands, it is suitable for those working at band 13, Grey. Great Scientists are...PaperbackSold Out
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