Galápagos Islands
The World’s Living Laboratory
Karen Romano Young author Amy Grimes illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:What on Earth Publishing Ltd
Published:6th Jun '24
Should be back in stock very soon
Far off the coast of Ecuador lies a group of volcanic islands unlike any other. Home to species as diverse as giant tortoises, salt-snorting marine iguanas, and the birds that made Charles Darwin famous, the Galápagos are a living laboratory for scientists working on the most urgent problem of our times: How can humans exist in harmony with nature on the only planet we are ever likely to have? Karen Romano Young, author of Antarctica: The Melting Continent, again takes to the field, visiting the archipelago to observe its environments first-hand and to interview the people who are lighting the way for the rest of us. Illustrator Amy Grimes brings Karen’s experience into vivid visual life for those of us who haven’t been there – yet.
"This stunning book explains the importance of the islands in a child-friendly way."
-- Natasha Harding * The Sun *"This beautiful, fact-packed book allows young readers to experience the unique Galápagos Islands in vivid and colourful detail"
-- Pam Norfolk * Book-marked *"The genius of this book is to explore the wonder of the Galápagos while inspiring us to think deeply about the planet as a whole."
* GeekDad *"Exotic but also incredibly educational and important this is a fabulous non-fiction book."
* Armadillo MagaziISBN: 9781804661147
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64 pages