The New York Hall of Science

Charlie and Kiwi: an Evolutionary Adventure The New York Hall of Science

Brief Description: Charlie, who wants to explain to his classmates why the kiwi is so different from other birds, follows his stuffed friend Kiwi on a journey through time on which one of his ancestors helps him understand how the kiwi--and all birds--evolved. Marc Notes: ; Charlie, who wants to explain to his classmates why the kiwi is so different from other birds, follows his stuffed friend Kiwi on a journey through time on which one of his ancestors helps him understand how the kiwi--and all birds--evolved.; 1; 004-008. Publisher Marketing: An easy to understand scientific adventure with Charlie and Kiwi who take you on a journey through time and through a huge scientific principle. The story of evolution! To Charlie's classmates, it seems like the kiwi bird got a raw deal: It barely has wings at all, so it can't fly, and its long whiskers are more like a cat's. How can such an unlucky bird even survive in the wild? But Charlie thinks the kiwi is cool, and with the help of his great-great-great-great-great-grandpa Charles Darwin, he travels back in time to learn how the kiwi evolved from a dinosaur-like creature to its present-day wingless state. Learning that "little changes in each generation can add up to BIG changes," Charlie begins to understand that the kiwi bird's flightless ways and catlike whiskers might be a bit odd, but they are exactly what has helped the species survive over thousands of years! Based on an exhibit from the New York Hall of Science that is currently touring the country, this Darwinian adventure through time explains the hugely important principle of evolution in an accessible, kid-friendly style. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 04/18/2011 (EAN 9781442421127, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2011 (EAN 9781442421127, Hardcover)

Booklist 06/01/2011 pg. 93 (EAN 9781442421127, Hardcover)

Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2011 pg. 68 (EAN 9781442421127, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 07/01/2011 pg. 60 (EAN 9781442421127, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011 pg. 429 (EAN 9781442421127, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  The New York Hall of Science The New York Hall of Science is New York's hands-on science and technology center. They promote science and technology as important tools that help us understand ourselves and the world we live in. Visit the exhibit behind the book, Charlie & Kiwi's Evolutionary Adventure in person or online http: //www.nysci.org/explore/ontour/charlieandkiwi. Contributor Bio:  Campbell, Eileen Campbell is an internationally acclaimed radio broadcaster. She has been a pioneer in the areas of Mind, Body and Spirit publishing since the late 1970s. In 1984, she founded the Arkana imprint and she is currently the publisher for Thorsons. Contributor Bio:  New York Hall of Science, The The New York Hall of Science is New York's hands-on science and technology center. They promote science and technology as important tools that help us understand ourselves and the world we live in. Visit the exhibit behind the book, Charlie & Kiwi's Evolutionary Adventure in person or online http: //www.nysci.org/explore/ontour/charlieandkiwi. Contributor Bio:  New York Hall of Science the The New York Hall of Science is New York's hands-on science and technology center. They promote science and technology as important tools that help us understand ourselves and the world we live in. Visit the exhibit behind the book, Charlie & Kiwi's Evolutionary Adventure in person or online http: //www.nysci.org/explore/ontour/charlieandkiwi. Contributor Bio:  Reynolds, Peter H Peter H. Reynolds is the award-winning author and illustrator of The North Star, The Dot, and Ish. He also illustrated the bestselling Someday by Alison McGhee, Tess's Tree by Jess M. Brallier, and the bestselling Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald. Peter is the founder and CEO of FableVision, an educational company that produces animated films, books, and software. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts. Contributor Bio:  Fablevision FableVision is an award-winning children's media developer and book packager founded by Peter and Paul Reynolds.