Darwin's Dragons
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.
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.
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
