galapagos tortoise

"Images match informative text in this introduction to giant tortoises. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--.

"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.

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.

Simple text and illustrations explore the Galapagos tortoise and how their bodies help them live for a long time.

"Giant Gal?pagos Tortoise describes the world's largest tortoise, how sailors and invasive species caused its population to dwindle, and how habitat preservation and captive breeding have helped save the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--Amazon.com.

"A tortoise from the Galapagos Islands goes on an adventure--at her own speed"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the unique animals which live on and around the Galapagos islands.