Step on board TheBeagle and follow the remarkable journey--from England to Cape Verde, Brazil to the Galapagos, Tahiti to Australia--that inspired our modern knowledge of the natural world. Discover the wildlife Charles Darwin encounters as he does scientific research: giant sloths, platypus, tarantulas, fireflies and more. As well as gorgeous artwork and fascinating information on the groundbreaking voyage itself, this book also looks at the crew and the equipment, and includes cross-sections of the famed ship.