This 169-year-old quote hints at Darwin’s internal struggle with the revolutionary idea that made him famous. It also sets the scene for our next giveaway book. Shaking the Foundation: Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution, from Twenty-First Century Books, is an intimate exploration of one of the biggest game-changers in the history of science.
Wondering how Darwin came up with his theory? Curious about the personal crisis it sparked for him? Maybe you’re just here for the epic showdown: the fiery ongoing controversy inspired by Darwin’s ideas, which has persisted in various–often surprising–forms. Shaking the Foundation has it all. From Darwin’s private battles to the Scopes Monkey Trial to today’s school curriculum debates, the story of this intrepid little theory is not quite as dramatic as a murder confession…but close.
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The winner of Shaking the Foundation will be announced during Free Book Friday on January 18. Make sure to check the blog to see if you’ve won!
Lisa
I would love to win Shaking the Foundation!
Jeanette W. Stickel
This sounds like a fascinating book. I work with students of all ages and I'm sure I could put this one to use if I happen to win.
Deirdre Franzen
My adult readers Really need all the help they can get!
RealESmith
Would Love to add this book to our class library! 🙂
Anonymous
This would be a great book to receive.
Gloria