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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011
Galápagos George
Written by Jean Craighead George · Illustrated by Wendell Minor
Discover the last of his kind, a giant tortoise's journey in the Galápagos.
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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Meet Lonesome George, the last of his species, a giant tortoise who lived a century in the Galápagos Islands. His tale unveils the wonders and mysteries of this unique ecosystem. As the rarest creature on Earth, George's life raises questions about survival, evolution, and the future of endangered species. Explore the natural world through his eyes and ponder the legacy of a creature who captivated the world.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- April 8, 2014
- First published
- April 30, 2011
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780060287931
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