Description
Galápagos giant tortoises are fascinating--and endangered. They live only on the Galápagos Islands, a chain of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador. These tortoises face threats from the humans who live on--and visit--the islands, as well as from Earth's warming climate.
Join author Kate Messner on an a journey to the Galápagos Islands to see these incredible creatures up close and discover how cutting-edge technology is helping scientists to study and protect them. Page Plus QR codes in the book lead to videos of scientists at work in the field.
Product Details
| Publisher | Millbrook Press (Tm) |
| Publish Date | September 07, 2021 |
| Pages | 64 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781541596115 |
| Dimensions | 9.0 X 10.9 X 0.4 inches | 1.1 pounds |
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Reviews
"[A] vivid picture of not only the giant tortoises of these unique islands but also of the scientists who study animals that will outlive them. . . . Highly recommended for libraries and science classrooms with budding naturalists."--School Library Journal
-- (8/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)"An informative presentation on these notable reptiles."--Booklist
-- (9/15/2021 12:00:00 AM)"For readers curious about what it's like to be a scientist, the book provides superb insights . . . And it opens doors to understanding the challenging times in which we live, the difficult choices we face and how we can go about building a more hopeful future."--The New York Times Book Review
-- (10/31/2021 12:00:00 AM)"Messner smoothly introduces her readers to the formation and population of this famous archipelago . . . Science at work in a unique setting."--starred, Kirkus Reviews
-- (8/15/2021 12:00:00 AM)"This book is perfection." -Children's Literature
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