The Friends of Charles Darwin

A Darwin-themed activity book for children.

Eleanor Armitage

Reviewed by: Eleanor Armitage, age 6 and a half.

This book is for age 8 and up. I am 6 though and I understood it.

The book told me about his family and friends and where he lived. There is a map too that told me all the places he explored.

I liked doing the kitchen experiment - that taught me about density. I used vinegar, sugar, oil, milk, washing up liquid and water.

I liked the bit about the garden and collecting the insects. The book has given me ideas about how to collect them.

At the end I liked the pictures and story about his life. It taught me about Charles Darwin.

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