galapagos islands

A picture book containing a series of poems exploring the plants and animals of the Galapagos Islands. Includes a glossary, poetry notes, a map, and further sources of information.

A history of the Galapagos Island, describing how the island formed and animals came to inhabit it.

"When the magic tree house returns it whisks Jack and Annie away to the Galapagos Islands where they become World Turtle Experts and must save a tortoise in danger of an erupting volcano"--Provided by publisher.

"Diana O'Toole is perfectly on track. She will be married by thirty, done having kids by thirty-five, and move out to the New York City suburbs, all while climbing the professional ladder in the cutthroat art auction world. But then a virus that felt worlds away has appeared in the city just as she is scheduled to leave on vacation. In the Galapagos Islands, where Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection was formed, Diana finds herself examining her relationships, her choices, and herself-and wondering if when she goes home, she too will have evolved into someone completely different"--.

"Gal?pagos giant tortoises are fascinating-and they're endangered. Take a journey to the Gal?pagos Islands to see them up close and discover how cutting-edge technology is helping scientists study and protect them. Text in universal Spanish"--.

"Take a journey to the Gal?pagos Islands to see Gal?pagos giant tortoises up close and discover how cutting-edge technology is helping scientists study and protect these gentle giants. Page Plus links in the book lead to videos of scientists in the field"--Provided by the publisher.

"It's 1835. Cabin boy Simon Covington is on the voyage of a lifetime to the Galapagos Islands with the world-famous scientist, Charles Darwin. But when Simon falls overboard during a huge storm, he washes up on an unexplored island. Stranded there, he makes a discovery that could change the world. Now it's not just his own survival at stake--the future of an undiscovered species is in his hands. But perhaps there's one person who could help... Based on the real events of Charles Darwin's legendary voyage, this is a novel that melds science with wonder"--From the publisher's web site.

An introduction to the Galapagos Islands, showing where they are located, looking at how islands are formed, and discussing the ecosystem, unique animals, history of exploration, natural attractions, and way of life on the Galapagos Islands.

Lonesome George, believed to be the only Galapagos tortoise left in the world, discovers he it not so alone when he meets other unique animals that live on the Galapagos Islands.

The Gal?pagos archipelago is often viewed as a last foothold of pristine nature. For sixty years, conservationists have worked to restore this evolutionary Eden after centuries of exploitation at the hands of pirates, whalers, and island settlers. This book tells the story of the islands' namesakes--the giant tortoises--as coveted food sources, objects of natural history, and famous icons of conservation and tourism. By doing so, it brings into stark relief the paradoxical, and impossible, goal of conserving species by trying to restore a past state of prehistoric evolution.