Darwin's Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular
Polly Owen
(Author)
Gwen Millward
(Illustrator)
Description
Learn the funny and fascinating story of Charles Darwin and the groundbreaking discoveries that resulted from his love of the humble worm in this hilarious, illustrated children's book.
*2024 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List*
*2024 Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice*
*2023 Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year*
*2023 Science Friday Best Science Book For Kids Selection*
*2023 Book Riot Must-Read Picture Book*
*2023 Amazon Top 20 Children's Books of 2023: Ages 6-8*
*2023 Smithsonian Magazine Top 10 Children's Books of 2023*
- Teaches children about a key historic figure, the food cycle, and deductive scientific thinking.
- Is also a heartwarming story of the triumph of a zany underdog who won't let bullies get in the way of his love for worms.
- Is told in a humorous and engaging way, with nonfiction information on each page to help educate alongside the story.
- Features charming and humorous full-color illustrations.
Curious minds will love this fact-filled, laugh-out-loud book.
Product Details
Price
$19.99
$18.59
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Publish Date
January 03, 2023
Pages
32
Dimensions
9.4 X 11.1 X 0.4 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780711275973
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About the Author
Polly Owen is an author from Hertfordshire, England. She has a degree in Mathematics and Statistics. She is a specialist in developing techniques to get reluctant children interested in Math. She and her daughter are proud members of the Earthworm Society and are both passionate organic gardeners.Gwen Millward is an illustrator from Wales. Originally, she had her heart set on becoming a naturalist, as she loved studying insects and drawing them. Her trips abroad when she was young are associated with finding new and strange-looking creatures! After school, she migrated north to Edinburgh to study art, where she graduated with a First Class Honors degree in illustration and was awarded the Helen A. Rose Bequest for art. Gwen is also the illustrator for the Charmseekers series by Amy Tree, published by Orion. She lives in Bristol, UK.
Reviews
"An entertaining exploration of Charles Darwin's 40-year-long study of worms"--The Observer
"This is a disarmingly silly read that manages to share cool worm science with a light and easy touch." - Book of the Month--BBC Wildlife
"Charles Darwin and his love of earthworms, creatures whose poo sustains and enriches the soil, is the subject of this heavily illustrated picture book. Ties in with the "minibeasts" key Stage One topic."--The Bookseller
"both amusing for young readers and factually interesting...an ideal choice to inform and entertain."--How It Works
"The book is really informative, positive, funny and thoroughly enjoyable."--The Green Parent
"This is a disarmingly silly read that manages to share cool worm science with a light and easy touch." - Book of the Month--BBC Wildlife
"Charles Darwin and his love of earthworms, creatures whose poo sustains and enriches the soil, is the subject of this heavily illustrated picture book. Ties in with the "minibeasts" key Stage One topic."--The Bookseller
"both amusing for young readers and factually interesting...an ideal choice to inform and entertain."--How It Works
"The book is really informative, positive, funny and thoroughly enjoyable."--The Green Parent
