Status
Available
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Publication
Barefoot Books
Pages
32
Description
Rhyming text introduces the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, such as giant tortoises, black iguanas, and brightly-colored lava crabs. Includes facts about the islands and a variety of unusual animals found there.
Description
Set sail to Galapagos Islands on a week-long voyage of discovery! You'll meet many fascinating land and sea animals, like giant tortoises, albatrosses, iguanas, lava crabs and booby birds. The text's repeating refrain encourages young readers, while 9 pages of informational notes about 18 animals, Charles Darwin and more will delight future naturalists.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 10.25 x 10 inches
ISBN
1841489026 / 9781841489025
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LibraryThing member bookwren
A jaunty, informative introduction to the Galapagos Islands with cheerful collage art. A boy and girl meet one creature for each day as they rhyme their way through a week. Giant tortoises on Monday, albatrosses on Tuesday, marine iguanas on Wedneday, red lava crabs on Thursday, blue-footed boobies
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on Friday, sea lions on Saturday and frigate birds on Sunday. The rhymes are well-done and pleasing to the ear and factual: "On Thursday, skipping lava crabs, With shells of brilliant red, Find food that hides in ebbing tides/Across the lava bed." The refrain will keep young readers singing along with the characters. Back matter includes facts about geology, cllimate and history of the Galapagos Islands; species accounts of other creatures on the islands; and a brief account of Charles Darwin's expedition and studies. Show Less
LibraryThing member sloth852
Days of the week, a satisfying rhyme scheme, vivid art, and interesting animals.
Call number
J2M.3014