Find out why we remember the great naturalist Charles Darwin and his epic voyages of discovery, and learn how he proposed the theory of evolution, which changed science forever.

This simple, friendly children's first history series, aimed at readers aged 5 and up, takes a close look at some key events and personalities through history and reveals how and why they are still important to us today. A perfect support to learning about history at Key Stage 1, each book uses a rich variety of historical sources, from diaries to paintings, to bring events to life, while simple historical vocabulary is introduced and explained. Each book also features a simple timeline and explores how we find about the past. All text has been carefully checked by a historian.

• 1: Who was Charles Darwin?
• 2: Childhood Collections
• 3: An Unusual Education
• 4: A Thrilling Trip
• 5: HMS Beagle
• 6: Setting Sail
• 7: Adventures in Argentina
• 8: The Galapagos Islands
• 9: The Way Home
• 10: A Big Idea
• 11: Finding Proof
• 12: Sharing Ideas
• 13: Remembering Darwin
• 14: Glossary
• 15: Timeline and answers
• 16: Index