Charles and Emma by Deborah Heiligman
Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species, his revolutionary tract on evolution and the fundamental ideas involved, in 1859. Nearly 150 years later, the theory of evolution continues to create tension between the scientific and religious communities. Challenges about teaching the theory of evolution in schools occur annually all over the country. This same debate raged within Darwin himself, and played an important part in his marriage: his wife, Emma, was quite religious, and her faith gave Charles a lot to think about as he worked on a theory that continues to spark intense debates. Deborah Heiligman's new biography of Charles Darwin is a thought-provoking account of the man behind evolutionary theory: how his personal life affected his work and vice versa. The end result is an engaging exploration of history, science, and religion for young readers. Charles and Emma is a 2009 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature.Deborah Heiligman is the author of several children's books, including Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith and The Boy Who Loved Math, which were both National Book Award Finalists. She resides in New York City with her family.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780805087215 |
| ISBN 10 | 0805087214 |
| Title | Charles and Emma |
| Author | Deborah Heiligman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Henry Holt & Company |
| Year published | 2008-12-23 |
| Number of pages | 268 |
| Prizes | Commended for National Book Awards (Young People's Lit.) 2009, Commended for Michael L. Printz Award (Young Adult) 2010, Commended for L.A. Times Book Prize (Young Adult Literature) 2009, Commended for Tayshas Reading 2010, Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Fourteen and Up) 2010 |
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