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How do coral reefs form in the middle of the ocean? Coral Reefs lays out a theory so clear and well-argued that scientists still use it today.

Charles Darwin published this in 1842, based on his famous voyage on the Beagle. It shows his sharp mind at work, solving a mystery of nature step by step.

This is the book that changed how we understand life on Earth. On the Origin of Species explains how species change over time through natural selection.

Charles Darwin spent over 20 years gathering evidence before publishing in 1859. His clear writing makes one of science's biggest ideas easy to follow.

Before he changed how we understand life on Earth, Charles Darwin was a young man who loved beetles and hated medical school. The Autobiography of Charles Darwin is his own honest account of how he became a scientist.

Charles Darwin wrote this for his family, not for fame. That honesty makes it one of the most personal science memoirs ever written.

After explaining how species evolve, Charles Darwin turned to the biggest question: where do humans come from? The Descent of Man argues that we share ancestors with other animals, and our minds evolved just like our bodies.

This book changed how we see ourselves as a species. Darwin's patient, careful arguments make even the biggest ideas feel clear.

Why do some plants grow different types of flowers on the same stem? The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species explores how nature uses variety to help plants survive and reproduce.

Charles Darwin spent years studying tiny details that most people walk past. This book shows how careful observation can reveal big truths about how life works.

Why do dogs wag their tails and humans blush? The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals explores the science behind how all creatures show what they feel.

Charles Darwin was one of the first to study emotions as biology, not just philosophy. His careful observations about faces, gestures, and instincts still shape psychology today.

Earthworms are small, but they shaped the ground under your feet. The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the action of worms with observations of their habits shows how tiny creatures change the whole landscape over time.

Charles Darwin spent decades studying worms in his own garden. This was his last book, and it proves that no subject is too small for a curious mind.

How do plants climb walls, trees, and fences without muscles or eyes? The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants explains the clever tricks plants use to reach the light.

Charles Darwin spent years watching plants grow and twist in his own garden. This book shows a curious mind finding wonder in the smallest details of nature.

Charles Darwin spent years asking how dogs, pigeons, and crops became so different from their wild ancestors. The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication Vol 1 is a detailed look at how humans have shaped the natural world.

Darwin published this in 1868 as a follow-up to his famous work on evolution. If you are curious about how breeding works and why living things change, this book lays it all out.

A young Charles Darwin boards a ship and sails around the world for five years. The Voyage of the Beagle is the travel journal that planted the seeds for his theory of evolution.

Darwin visited jungles, deserts, and the famous Galapagos Islands. His writing is clear, full of wonder, and shows you the world through the eyes of a great thinker.

Charles Darwin studied volcanic islands during his famous voyage and asked how these lands formed. Volcanic Islands is a scientific journal about the forces that shape our planet from below.

Darwin published this in 1844, blending observation with clear thinking. If you are curious about geology and how the Earth changes over time, this is a fascinating read from a great mind.