Galapagos George / Jean Craighead George ; paintings by Wendell Minor.
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TextPublication details: New York, NY : HarperCollins Publishers, 2014.Edition: 1st edDescription: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill., maps ; 27 x 27 cmISBN: - 0060287934 (trd. bdg.)
- 9780060287931 (trd. bdg.)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 597.9246 G348 | Available | 33111007539410 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Includes bibliographical references.
Tells the story of Lonesome George, the giant tortoise who was the last of his species and lived to be one hundred years old in the Galapagos Islands.
Ages 4-8.