The Beak of the Finch: A Story of Evolution in Our Time by Jonathan Weiner

The Beak of the Finch: A Story of Evolution in Our Time

Jonathan Weiner

332 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

nonfiction nature science challenging informative reflective slow-paced

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The Beak of the Finch tells the story of two Princeton University scientists - evolutionary biologists - engaged in an extraordinary investigation. They are watching, and recording, evolution as it is occurring - now - among the very species of Ga...

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informative 100%
inspiring 37%
adventurous 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
funny 12%

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medium 42%

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