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Description
"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things and The Book of Two Ways comes a deeply moving novel about the resilience of the human spirit in a moment of crisis. Diana O'Toole is perfectly on track. She will be married by thirty, done having kids by thirty-five, and move out to the New York City suburbs, all while climbing the professional ladder in the cutthroat art auction world. She's an associate specialist at Sotheby's...
Series
Publisher
Moon Travel
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Canoe through the Amazon, explore the bustling capital of Quito, snorkel in the Galapagos, or kick back on the coast: Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Moon Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands . Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries for spending time in the Sierras, the Amazon, the coast, Quito, and the Galapagos Islands Strategic advice for ethical travelers, adventure lovers, budget travelers, history and culture buffs, wellness seekers,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, am imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"This book teaches readers about the Galapagos Islands, a chain of volcanic islands located on either side of the equator in the Pacific Ocean, and the strange and unique animals that live there. Some animals include the marine iguana, the blue-footed booby, the magnificent frigatebird and the giant Galapagos tortoise, which may live to be over one hundred years old. The islands, which were studies by Charles Darwin, are a popular tourist destination...
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An island is about to be born- one that in time will become the home of plants and animals that exist nowhere else on Earth. This book is the biography of a Galápagos island- from birth, through adolescence, to adulthood, and beyond.
Author
Publisher
Nan A. Talese/Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"Inspired by the midcentury memoirs of Frances Conway, Enchanted Islands is the dazzling story of an independent American woman whose path takes her far from her native Minnesota when she and her husband, an undercover intelligence officer, are sent to the Galápagos Islands at the brink of World War II."--Jacket.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Next stop...The Magic School Bus heads to the Galapagos Islands to learn about invasive species! Seat belts, everyone! The class returns from summer break to find their beloved Ms. Frizzle has been promoted and her younger sister, Fiona Frizzle, is taking her place. But Arnold is worried. What if the new Ms. Frizzle makes a mess of things? His fears come true when she takes them on a field trip and everything goes wrong! Can Arnold find a way to...
Author
Series
Danny Dunn volume 2
Publisher
Wildside Press
Pub. Date
1979
Description
Danny, Professor Bullfinch, Dr. Grimes and Joe wreck their plane on a desert island, and in twentieth-century Robinson Crusoe style survive ten adventurous days.
"I challenge you to a duel of desert islands!" Dr. Grimes cries, when Professor Bulfinch accuses him of not being practical. Grimes plans to go ashore on an uninhabited desert island, and the Professor on another. After a month they will see who has survived the best!Danny and his best friend...
Author
Series
Magic tree house volume 38
Publisher
Random House Childre's Books
Pub. Date
©2023.
Description
"What do Jack and Annie know about saving turtles? Plenty, thanks to magic that makes them experts. But when the volcano spews re-hot lava, they'll need more than knowledge to save the giant tortoise---and themselves."
Publisher
Vision Forum Ministries
Pub. Date
©2009
Description
Presents a Christian perspective on the theory of evolution. The documentary follows Doug Phillips, his son Joshua Phillips, and a team of scientists and investigators as they go to the Galápagos Islands and attempt to reveal "where Darwin went wrong."
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Lonesome George is a famous Galapagos tortoise. He's thought to be the only Galapagos tortoise left in the world. Kids will love following him as he meets other unique animals that live in the Galapagos. With facts, a map, and fun trivia questions, kids can learn all about the animals of Galapogos Island and help Lonesome George find his friends!
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