Island

Written & illustrated by Jason Chin

Discover the Galápagos: a land of unique creatures, born of fire, facing an uncertain future.

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40 pages

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Journey to the Galápagos Islands, where Charles Darwin once marveled at unique species. Explore how life arrived and evolved on these volcanic lands. Witness the rise and fall of islands, and the emergence of new life. This beautifully illustrated saga invites young readers to ponder the mysteries of nature and the forces shaping our world. What secrets do these islands hold, and how long will their wonders endure?

From the publisher

The award-winning author of Redwoods and Coral Reefs explores the evolving terrain and animals of the Galápagos in this nonfiction picture book. Charles Darwin first visited the Galápagos Islands almost 200 years ago, only to discover a land filled with plants and animals that could not be found anywhere else on earth. How did they come to inhabit the island? How long will they remain? Thoroughly researched and filled with intricate and beautiful paintings, this extraordinary book by Award-winning author and artist Jason Chin is an epic saga of the life of an island–born of fire, rising to greatness, its decline, and finally the emergence of life on new islands. Chin’s approach makes this book a must-have common core tool for teachers and librarians introducing scientific principals to young students. Island is one of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Children’s Books of 2012

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