The Beak of the Finch

A Story of Evolution in Our Time

This science book chronicles the decades of research conducted by scientists Peter and Rosemary Grant on the Galapagos Islands. It examines the evolutionary changes observed in Darwin finches over many generations. The narrative highlights how natural selection operates rapidly in wild populations.

by Jonathan Weiner

Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media · First published 1994 · 332 pages