PETER SIS - The Tree of Life

Frances Foster Books/Farrar Straus Giroux, New York, NY, 2003, 1st Stated Ed 1st Pr. Hardbound, Ill: Peter Sis. The Tree of Life published by Frances Foster Books/Farrar Straus Giroux, New York, NY, 2003. 1st Stated Edition1st Printing. Hardbound in Glassine Protected DJ. Folio (up to 15'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Fine DJ. Discarded Library Book. 44 Pgs. ISBN 0374456283. LCCN 2002040706. A book depicting the life of Charles Darwin, Naturalist, Geologist & Thinker. Inspired by Charles Darwin's notebooks, diaries, letters, and published writings, author/illustrator Peter Sis presents an illustrated overview of Darwin's life. Beginning with Darwin's childhood, the author takes readers through his studies, his burgeoning career, and his work as a naturalist on the Royal Navy ship the Beagle. Along the way, readers will learn about Darwin's study of the natural world and the development of his revolutionary theory of natural selection. Pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations, charts, and maps accompany the text. Description text copyright 2008 BooksForComfort. Item ID 17043. ISBN: 0374456283. Nr Fine in Fine DJ. Discarded Library Book. Folio..