Island: A Story of the Galápagos

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Island: A Story of the Galápagos

by Jason Chin

ISBN: 9781596437166

Millions of years ago, amid a group of islands more than 600 miles from the nearest continent: “the sea is calm, but beneath the water, something is stirring.” Information about Charles Darwin and the Galápagos. Further information about the Galapagos Islands and their endemic species. Author’s note. Map. Full-color illustrations. Information about Charles Darwin and the Galápagos. Further information about the Galápagos Islands and their endemic species. Author’s note. Map. Full-color illustrations.

 

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  • ISBN: 9781596437166
    JLG Level: SCE : Science Nonfiction Elementary (Grades 2–6)
    Publisher: Roaring Brook
    Page Count: 40
    Trim Size: 8 1/2" x 11"
    Dewey Classification: 508.866/5
    Accelerated Reader: Level: 5.8, Points: 0.5
    Scholastic Reading Counts: Level: 6.2, Points: 3
    Lexile: Level: 900L
    Awards & Honors: Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book of 2012; NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K—12: 2013; SLJ Best Children’s Books 2012, Nonfiction; Horn Book Fanfare 2012, Nonfiction: Bulletin Blue Ribbon 2012, Nonfiction; 2013 Gryphon Award Winner; 2012 Cybils Award Finalist, Nonfiction Picture Books; Los Angeles Public Library Best of 2012 Children’s Books; ALSC 2013 Notable Children’s Books, Middle Readers
    Genre: Nonfic
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