Galapagos George
On Sale: 04/08/2014
Galapagos George
On Sale: 04/08/2014
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About the Book
This is the story of the famous Lonesome George, a giant tortoise who was the last of his species, lived to be one hundred years old, and became known as the rarest creature in the world. His story gives us a glimpse of the amazing creatures inhabiting the ever-fascinating Galápagos Islands.
Renowned naturalist and bestselling author of the Newbery Medal-winning Julie of the Wolves and the critically acclaimed Everglades Jean Craighead George once again introduces children to the wonders of the natural world in this incredible evolution story set in the Galápagos Islands. The back matter features key terms, a timeline, and further resources for research.
Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Critical Praise
This beautiful homage conveys complex ideas in concrete ways so children can witness how these extraordinary tortoises survived so long in their particular habitats. Splendid. — Shelf Awareness (Starred Review)
Skillfully capturing the concept of adaptation in natural selection, this succinct story continues its creators’ tradition of inspiring awe and appreciation for the natural world. — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Minor’s painterly illustrations showcase the changing setting and the magnificence of the tortoises. — The Horn Book
-Product Details
- ISBN: 9780060287931
- ISBN 10: 0060287934
- Imprint: HarperCollins
- On Sale: 04/08/2014
- Pages: 40
- List Price:21.00 CAD
- Ages: 4 to 8
- BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Caribbean & Latin America
- BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Nature & the Natural World / Environment
- BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians
- BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Nature & the Natural World / Weather
- BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / African American
- BISAC6 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Baby Animals
- BISAC7 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Turtles
- BISAC8 : JUVENILE FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural
- BISAC9 : JUVENILE FICTION / Science Fiction
- BISAC10 : JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Disasters
