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Darwin, un viaje al fin del mundo

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Darwin, un viaje al fin del mundo, de Ana María Pavez, es un cautivador libro ilustrado narrativo de no ficción que introduce a los jóvenes lectores al legendario viaje de Charles Darwin en 1832 a bordo del HMS Beagle. Mientras Darwin recorre las pampas argentinas, la costa chilena y las Islas Galápagos, la historia destaca las observaciones clave que posteriormente darían forma a su revolucionaria teoría de la evolución. Narrado en un español accesible y acompañado de atractivas ilustraciones, el libro da vida a la ciencia y la historia a través de la exploración y el descubrimiento. En aulas bilingües, ofrece una dinámica puerta de entrada para debatir sobre biodiversidad, investigación científica y geografía, a la vez que fomenta la alfabetización en español mediante la narrativa de no ficción.

 

English Description:

Darwin, un viaje al fin del mundo by Ana María Pavez is a captivating narrative nonfiction picture book that introduces young readers to Charles Darwin’s legendary 1832 voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. As Darwin travels through the Argentine pampas, the Chilean coast, and the Galápagos Islands, the story highlights the key observations that would later shape his groundbreaking theory of evolution. Told in accessible Spanish and paired with engaging illustrations, the book brings science and history to life through the lens of exploration and discovery. In dual-language classrooms, it offers a dynamic entry point for discussing biodiversity, scientific inquiry, and geography, while supporting Spanish literacy through narrative nonfiction.

Publishing Details

Author : Ana María Pavez, Olaya Sanfuentes

Illustrator : Raquel Echenique

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 40

Year Published: 2008

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 4th

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Biography, Non-Fiction

Theme: Science

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