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Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith

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Michael L. Printz Honor
YALSA Excellence in Non-Fiction
YALSA Best Books for Young Adults

A thought-provoking biography of the man behind evolutionary theory.

Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species, his revolutionary tract on evolution and the fundamental ideas involved, in 1859. One hundred and fifty years later, the theory of evolution continues to cause tension between scientific and religious communities. But did you know this debate raged within Darwin himself? Learn about the man behind the theory in an exploration of history, science, and religion.
  • WINNER | 2010
    Printz Honors
Deborah Heiligman is the author of over two dozen books for children and young adults, including Intentions, The Boy Who Loved Math, and the award-winning Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith. A graduate of Brown University, she has also worked as a journalist, her articles appearing in publications such as the New York Times, Parents magazine, and Ladies' Home Journal. She lives in New York City with her husband, Pulitzer-Prize winning author Jonathan Weiner. View titles by Deborah Heiligman

About

Michael L. Printz Honor
YALSA Excellence in Non-Fiction
YALSA Best Books for Young Adults

A thought-provoking biography of the man behind evolutionary theory.

Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species, his revolutionary tract on evolution and the fundamental ideas involved, in 1859. One hundred and fifty years later, the theory of evolution continues to cause tension between scientific and religious communities. But did you know this debate raged within Darwin himself? Learn about the man behind the theory in an exploration of history, science, and religion.

Awards

  • WINNER | 2010
    Printz Honors

Author

Deborah Heiligman is the author of over two dozen books for children and young adults, including Intentions, The Boy Who Loved Math, and the award-winning Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith. A graduate of Brown University, she has also worked as a journalist, her articles appearing in publications such as the New York Times, Parents magazine, and Ladies' Home Journal. She lives in New York City with her husband, Pulitzer-Prize winning author Jonathan Weiner. View titles by Deborah Heiligman