Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin's ideas about evolution caused both outrage and wonder, and quickly made him one of the most famous men in history.

From his early days at school to his five-year voyage aboard the HMS Beagle and 20 years of study and research, follow Darwin on his adventure to prove a theory that would change the world. From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, the Little Guides to Great Lives series tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colourful illustrations that will engage young readers and bring their incredible stories to life.