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Discover a captivating exploration of evolution with this BRAND NEW book, perfect for both enthusiasts and scholars alike. 'Darwin’s Backyard' delves deep into the life of Charles Darwin, focusing on his innovative approach as an experimenter. Rather than merely presenting ideas, Darwin actively engaged with the natural world around him - in his garden, greenhouse, and nearby woodlands, transforming his home into a pioneering field laboratory. This book illustrates how Darwin conducted numerous hands-on experiments, often collaborating with his family and friends, to uncover the intricate mysteries of evolution. Written by James T. Costa, who inspires readers further with detailed directions for eighteen engaging experiments that you can perform in your own home, school, or backyard, this title is not just a biography; it’s an invitation to experience the joy of scientific discovery. Complete with 60 beautiful line drawings, 'Darwin’s Backyard' is an essential read for anyone interested in nature, history, and the process of scientific inquiry. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9780393356304, Year: 2018, Publisher: W W Norton & Company, Pages: 464.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393356304
Year: 2018
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 464
Description:
Darwin™s Backyard goes beyond the portrait of Charles Darwin as a brilliant thinker to concentrate on him as a nimble experimenter delving into some of evolution™s great mysteries.
Darwin™s Backyard reveals the humble śexperimentisingť that the brilliant thinker and scientist Charles Darwin harnessed to delve into the mysteries of evolution. Using his garden, greenhouse, neighboring woodlands, and even the halls and rooms of his home-turned-field-station, Darwin tested out ideas of his theory of evolution with an astonishing array of hands-on experiments, many with the help of his family, friends, and correspondents. James T. Costa, an śexperimentiserť himself, provides śin one outstanding aspect of the bookť (Science News) directions for eighteen experiments to do in your home, school, yard, or garden. 60 line drawings
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393356304
Year: 2018
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 464
Description:
Darwin™s Backyard goes beyond the portrait of Charles Darwin as a brilliant thinker to concentrate on him as a nimble experimenter delving into some of evolution™s great mysteries.
Darwin™s Backyard reveals the humble śexperimentisingť that the brilliant thinker and scientist Charles Darwin harnessed to delve into the mysteries of evolution. Using his garden, greenhouse, neighboring woodlands, and even the halls and rooms of his home-turned-field-station, Darwin tested out ideas of his theory of evolution with an astonishing array of hands-on experiments, many with the help of his family, friends, and correspondents. James T. Costa, an śexperimentiserť himself, provides śin one outstanding aspect of the bookť (Science News) directions for eighteen experiments to do in your home, school, yard, or garden. 60 line drawings