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Galapagos George
Contributor(s): George, Jean Craighead (Author), Minor, Wendell (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0060287934     ISBN-13: 9780060287931
Publisher: HarperCollins
OUR PRICE:   $15.29  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: April 2014
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems
Dewey: 597.924
LCCN: 2011030446
Physical Information: 0.39" H x 10.3" W x 10.27" (0.93 lbs) 40 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Latin America
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 172043
Reading Level: 4.2   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:

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 Gal pagos 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 Gal pagos Islands. The back matter features key terms, a timeline, and further resources for research.

Supports the Common Core State Standards.


Contributor Bio(s): George, Jean Craighead: -

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. She continued to write acclaimed picture books that celebrate the natural world. Her other books with Wendell Minor include The Wolves Are Back; Luck; Everglades; Arctic Son; Morning, Noon, and Night; and Galapagos George.

Minor, Wendell: -

Wendell Minor has illustrated numerous award-winning picture books, including Reaching for the Moon by Buzz Aldrin, Galapagos George by Jean Craighead George, and If You Were a Panda Bear by his wife, Florence Minor. Mr. Minor's art has been exhibited at the Norman Rockwell Museum, among other prestigious institutions throughout the country. He lives in rural Connecticut with Florence and their two cats.