On the Origin of Species

Charles Darwin's groundbreaking On the Origin of Species is now available in an accessible, illustrated edition for young readers that includes an introduction, glossary, modern insight and information, and more

Charles Darwin's famous theory of natural selection shook the world of science to its core, challenging centuries of orthodox beliefs about life itself. Darwin's boundary-shattering treatise was captured in On the Origin of Species, originally published in 1859, a groundbreaking and detailed study on ecological interrelatedness, the complexity of animal and plant life, and the realities of evolution.

This Young Reader's Edition makes Darwin's cornerstone of modern science accessible to readers of all ages. Meticulously curated to honor Darwin's original text, this compelling edition also provides contemporary insight, photographs, illustrations, and more. This adaptation is a must-have for any reader with a curious mind and the desire to explore one of the most influential books of our time.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/02/2018
ISBN: 9781481462495
Pages: 176
Weight: 2.55lbs
Size: 10.10h x 11.50w x 0.90d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2018
Publishers Weekly 09/17/2018
Booklist 11/01/2018 pg. 40
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 502668 / Charles Darwin's on the Origin of Species (Young Readers Edition)
Reading Level: 8.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 8