Galapagos George
$59.85
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
8 April 2014
Summary
Lonesome George: The Last of His Kind
This is the story of the famous Lonesome George, a giant tortoise who was the last of his species. He 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 Jean Craighead George introduces children to the wonders of the natural world in this incredible evolut…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780060287931 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0060287934 |
| Author: | Jean Craighead George, Wendell Minor |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Imprint: | Collins |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 8 April 2014 |
| Weight: | 422g |
| Dimensions: | 261mm x 262mm x 10mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
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
About The Author
Jean Craighead George
Jean Craighead George wrote over one hundred books for children and young adults. Her novel Julie of the Wolves won the Newbery Medal in 1973, and she received a 1960 Newbery Honor for My Side of the Mountain. Born into a family of famous naturalists, Jean spent her entire career writing books that celebrated the natural world.
Wendell Minor is nationally known for the artwork he has created for over sixty award-winning children’s books. His many collaborators include Jean Craighead George, Robert Burleigh, Buzz Aldrin, Tony Johnston, Nikki Grimes, Mary Higgins Clark, and, last but not least, his wife, Florence. He is also the author and illustrator of My Farm Friends.
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