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Galapagos Means Tortoises

Galapagos Means Tortoises


by Ruth Heller

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 40 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

With lovely color illustrations of blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises and other creatures of the islands, Heller's playful, rhyming introduction to the ecosystem of the Galapagos, intended for children ages 7-10, is also informative. (GPS53, $7.95)

Usborne Flashcard Spanish

Usborne Flashcard Spanish


by Jo Litchfield

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2004
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 50 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A standard playing card-size deck of 50 nicely illustrated flashcards geared for younger children. Each card features a colorful illustration with the Spanish word on the reverse. (GEN203, $8.99)

Boobies, Iguanas, and Other Critters

Boobies, Iguanas, and Other Critters


by Linda Litteral

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1994
  • HARD COVER
  • 71 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This beautifully illustrated book provides an overview of the Galapagos for ages 10-14. Clear, detailed and accurate, it tackles the volcanic formation of the islands, ecology, wildlife and scientific research. (GPS16, $27.25)

Eyewitness Bird

Eyewitness Bird


by David Burnie

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

An introduction to birds, their evolution, biology and behavior, in the graphic Eyewitness style with hundreds of color photographs and drawings of feathers, wings, nests, eggs (and surprisingly few birds!). (BRD04, $15.99)

Charles Darwin and the Evolution Revolution

Charles Darwin and the Evolution Revolution


by Rebecca Stefoff

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1998
  • HARD COVER
  • 126 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

This nicely presented account of Darwin for young adults focuses on the social and scientific context of his life and work. It's an excellent short biography. With 19th-century illustrations, cartoons and photos. (GEN12, $32.95)

The Tree of Life: Charles Darwin

The Tree of Life: Charles Darwin


by Peter Sis

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 44 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Peter Sis illuminates the towering figure of Darwin, his life, travels, ideas and impact for kids in this richly embellished book, crowded with diary pages, maps, charts and watercolors. (GBR388, $18.00)

 

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