{"product_id":"one-beetle-too-many-isbn-9780763668433","title":"One Beetle Too Many","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Lasky’s text balances the exuberant artwork with well-organized information, gracefully sprinkling in quotes from Darwin.\" — \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a clear, engaging narrative, Kathryn Lasky takes readers along on Darwin’s journey, from his beetle-collecting childhood to his observations of variations in plants and animals, suggesting that all living things are evolving over time. Matthew Trueman’s striking mixed-media illustrations include actual objects found in nature, enhancing this compelling look at the man behind the bold theory that would change the way we think about the world—and ourselves.\u003cbr\u003eBack matter includes a bibliography.Large   and humorous mixed-media illustrations will draw children to this   large-format biography…Lasky's text balances the exuberant artwork with   well-organized information, gracefully sprinkling in quotes from Darwin's own   writing…creates a clear view of a man who was troubled by the implications of   his observations and who, at the end of his life, was more interested in   experimenting with earthworms and carnivorous plants than in promoting his   theory.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistilling   tough concepts into light, conversational prose…a just-right introduction to   Charles Darwin….colorful, cut-to-the-chase language …multilayered mixed-media   illustrations; mostly paint, these also incorporate bits of flowers and weeds   as well as string, paper and fabric.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis   accessible jaunt will easily situate the man as a natural adventurer in kids’   minds before he becomes just another stuffy old scientist.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn   accessible presentation that’s likely to circulate briskly.\u003cbr\u003e—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis   well-rounded look at Darwin is enhanced by the illustrations, which add a   touch of whimsy to the pages.\u003cbr\u003e—Library Media Connection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDarwin’s   various adventures are broken up in ways that allow the reader to repeatedly   enjoy pieces and parts of this title, possibly as a read-aloud. Trueman’s   illustrations are fun and winsome; no dry scientific sketches here.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis   intelligently and elegantly designed volume makes clear how much Darwin's   ideas continue to create an impact on science, society and culture, a century   and a half later.\u003cbr\u003e—Shelf Awareness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmphasize[s]   Darwin’s ‘extraordinary adventures,’ the fun, the pleasure he took in   observing wherever he was.\u003cbr\u003e—Chicago Tribune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColorful   details about the great scientist bring him to life in full living color in   this marvelous picture biography.\u003cbr\u003e—Buffalo News\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe   text is full of small details that will grab the attention of young   readers…Trueman uses his mixed mediums to great effect, and the addition of   pressed flowers and plants to his already delightful paintings is especially   effective.\u003cbr\u003e—The Well-Read Child blog\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked   with tales of [Darwin’s] adventures, his ideas, and his work…well written and   factually correct and contains absolutely beautiful artwork that is both   whimsical and appealing.\u003cbr\u003e—Science Books and Films\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrilliantly   illuminates the life of the famed naturalist Charles Darwin.\u003cbr\u003e—Journal News online\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorks   well to display Darwin s personality and the excitement of his forays into   the natural world. The illustrations are a match to this approach and the   style of the writing, with a slight air of the whimsical and lively, colorful   immediacy.\u003cbr\u003e—Bloomsbury Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKathryn   Lasky brilliantly illuminates the life of the famed naturalist Charles Darwin   who gave birth to the ‘idea that scared the world…Matthew Trueman’s charming   and intricate illustrations…convey the contradictions and humanity of Darwin.\u003cbr\u003e—Journal Inquirer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistills   an enormous amount of difficult information into just enough text for young   readers…Artist Trueman adds fun to the mix with large mixed media cartoon   illustrations that appropriately incorporate bits of plants flowers and   weeds…entertaining and friendly.\u003cbr\u003e—Plain Dealer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkillfully   blending watercolors, pencils, and inks, the art captures Darwin’s   fascination with life around him, making this a compelling introduction to   this important scientist’s life.\u003cbr\u003e—California Kids\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303253102821,"sku":"NP9780763668433","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763668433.jpg?v=1767734154","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/one-beetle-too-many-isbn-9780763668433","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}