This grand old childhood classic relates a small-town boy's pranks and escapades with humor and wisdom that appeal to readers of every age. In addition to his everyday stunts (searching for buried treasure, trying to impress the adored Becky Thatcher), Tom experiences a dramatic turn of events when he witnesses a murder, runs away, and returns to attend his own funeral and testify in court.

Charles Darwin chronicles the five years he spent early in his career aboard the survey ship HMS "Beagle," exploring the Southern Hemisphere, including Brazilian rain forests, the Andes, and the Gal�pagos Islands.