The remote and wild nature of the Galápagos Islands along with its unique biodiversity has always captured the imagination of explorers and scientists alike. This intriguing group of volcanic islands off the coast of Ecuador is home to giant tortoises, unusual marine life and the notorious finches that elevated Charles Darwin to a household name.
But there’s so much more to the Galápagos Islands than 1830s observations of evolution, adaptation and inheritance. It is a vibrant place, teeming with life and the potential to discover. Those who have visited, or even chosen to live there, know it is a place to be cherished and protected. Caring for wildlife and the environment is at the heart of everything – a constant balancing act of the needs of the animals, the impact of tourists and the lives of citizens, scientists and researcher who call it home.
GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS: The World’s Living Laboratory tells the story of these islands. Karen Romano Young engages readers through fascinating details, profiles of real people living and working on the islands, and animal facts that will impress even the most well-read young expert. Consideration of coming climate changes and the future of these islands challenges readers to take action and become champions of this precious place.
The layout of the pages and Amy Grimes’s bright, captivating illustrations draw readers in. There is so much to look at and discover. Despite there being a lot of quite challenging text, the page design breaks it into manageable chunks. This is a book to take time over, enjoying each new piece of information and thinking about what you’ve learned.
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