Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith
by Deborah Heiligman
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- Grade
- 9-12
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
Year Published 2009
Word Count 65,340
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1020L
- ATOS Reading Level: 7.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 127228, 11 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- History
- Science
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882--Juvenile literature
- Darwin, Emma Wedgwood
- Darwin, Emma Wedgwood, 1808-1896--Juvenile literature
- England
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical
- Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
- Naturalists--England--Biography
- Naturalists
- Naturalists--England--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Darwin, Emma Wedgwood, 1808-1896
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Biology
- Darwin, Charles
Our Original Resources 6
Meet-the-Author Recording with Deborah Heiligman about Charles and Emma
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Deborah Heiligman
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 21
Meet-the-Author Recording with Deborah Heiligman
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On the story of a marriage with Deborah Heiligman
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On where to start with Deborah Heiligman
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On the power of place with Deborah Heiligman
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On her connection with Charles Darwin with Deborah Heiligman
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Interview with Deborah Heiligman
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Printz Honor Acceptance Speech, 2010, given by Deborah Heiligman
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Interview with Deborah Heiligman
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Interview with Deborah Heiligman
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On letting the manuscript cool with Deborah Heiligman
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Remembering great teachers with Deborah Heiligman
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On becoming a writer with Deborah Heiligman
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On starting with questions with Deborah Heiligman
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On never trusting just one source with Deborah Heiligman
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On research treasure hunts with Deborah Heiligman
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On writing about religion with Deborah Heiligman
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On the INK Think Tank with Deborah Heiligman
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On joining a writers group with Deborah Heiligman
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On exploring new genres with Deborah Heiligman
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Discussion Questions from Macmillan
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Book Readings 2
Video Book Reading narrated by Deborah Heiligman
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Rosalyn Landor
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Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Deborah Heiligman
Created by Deborah Heiligman
Vocabulary Lists 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 5
Michael L. Printz Award, 2000-2024
Honor, 2010
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2010
YALSA Nonfiction Award, 2010-2024
Winner, 2010
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2009
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