The Humblebee Hunter

Inspired by the Life & Experiments of Charles Darwin and His Children

By Hopkinson, Deborah & Corace, Jen

Publishers Summary:
On a beautiful day the last thing Etty wants to do is sit inside baking honeycake. She'd much rather be outside. Who wouldn't? And there's no better person to better person to be outside with than Etty's father, Charles Darwin. While many might be familiar with the story of Darwin's theory of evolution, few of us have had the opportunity to see Darwin the family man-at home in England, doing what he loved best-walking, exploring, and observing. All the while he pursued the answers to his most persistent questions, and he often had a little bit of help. Deborah Hopkinson's lyrical story of Charles Darwin at home with his children portrays a very human side of one of the most revered figures in the history of science. In doing so, she shows the natural affinity children have for the scientific process.

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ISBN
978-1-42311-356-0
Publisher
Hyperion Book CH


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on April 1, 2010

Gr 1-5 This fictionalized account of the Darwin household offers readers an introduction to both the renowned naturalist and scientific inquiry. Young Henrietta, who is clearly a kindred spirit, describes some of her father's adventures as well as experiments that she and her siblings performed. "We grew up asking "what"? and "why"? and "how"? When Father studied worms, Lizzie and I stuck knitting needles in the ground to try to mea...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2010

Hopkinson follows the family life of Charles Darwin from the perspective of his daughter, Etty, who loves the tales of hi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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