Darwin's Dragons

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How to Train Your Dragon meets Robinson Crusoe in this high-flying dragon adventure from Lindsay Galvin.

Syms Covington has landed the job of a lifetime - cabin boy and fiddler on Charles Darwin's Beagle - but when he is separated from the crew during a storm, his life takes a truly extraordinary turn. Shipwrecked on a Galapagos island, he makes a discovery that could change the world - and make his fortune.

But should he share his find, or will it lead to the extinction of a legendary species? There's one person who could help, but he's busy writing a book... Based on a true story and Charles Darwin's real journal! Effortlessly blends exciting adventure with a rip-roaring historical story and non-fiction elements.

If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.

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How to Train Your Dragon meets Robinson Crusoe in this high-flying dragon adventure from Lindsay Galvin.

Syms Covington has landed the job of a lifetime - cabin boy and fiddler on Charles Darwin's Beagle - but when he is separated from the crew during a storm, his life takes a truly extraordinary turn. Shipwrecked on a Galapagos island, he makes a discovery that could change the world - and make his fortune.

But should he share his find, or will it lead to the extinction of a legendary species? There's one person who could help, but he's busy writing a book... Based on a true story and Charles Darwin's real journal! Effortlessly blends exciting adventure with a rip-roaring historical story and non-fiction elements.

If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.

We love this book because it is:

  • a fictionalised account of Darwin’s time on Galapagos

  • a great class story & text to be taught alongside your Evolution topic

  • lots of non-fiction elements & historical context

  • a magical creation that shows the beauty of diversity & evolution

Learning opportunities:

  • Writing ~ non-chronological report about Charles Darwin

  • Geography ~ locate the Galapagos and draw a map of the voyage of the Beagle

  • Science ~ why are The Galapagos unique? Find out about current conservation programmes.

  • Science ~ Evolution / Living Things & their Habitats

  • Writing ~ write a diary from Darwin’s perspective following the storm

  • Geography ~ Volcanoes

  • Science ~ life cycles & metamorphosis

  • History ~ find out more about London Zoo, Mary Anne Whitby & Queen Victoria

  • Debate ~ the role of zoos in protecting endangered animals vs animals in captivity

  • Science ~ adaptation & natural selection

  • DT ~ Shelters

  • Music ~ sea shanties

  • Additional Reading ~ On the Origin of the Species

  • School Trip ~ The Natural History Museum / London Zoo

Visit the publishers website for free chapter by chapter resources: Chicken House Publishing

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