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Young readers will explore the evolving terrain and animals of the Galápagos in this nonfiction picture book. Charles Darwin first visited the Galápagos Islands almost 200 years ago, only to discover a land filled with plants and animals that could not be found anywhere else on earth. How did they come to inhabit the island? How long will they remain? Thoroughly researched and filled with intricate and beautiful paintings by award-winning author and artist Jason Chin.

Island: A Story of the Galápagos

Jason Chin

Age Level:

6-9

Genre:

Nonfiction

As a Galápagueña, Valentina spends her days observing the natural world around her. This bilingual story was inspired by the childhood of Valentina Cruz, whose family was one of the first permanent inhabitants of the Galápagos. Valentina is now a biologist and naturalist guide who has dedicated her life to the conservation of the islands.

Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña

Marsha Diane Arnold

Illustrator:

Angela Domínguez

Age Level:

6-9

Genre:

Biography, Nonfiction

Olinguito, from A to Z!: Unveiling the Cloud Forest / Olinguito, de la A a la Z!: Descubriendo el bosque numblado

Lulu Delacre

Age Level:

6-9

Genre:

Nonfiction

Two people in bright, stylized garb sail to the islands known as the Galapagos. On successive days of the week, they see a variety of the animals that live there with the repeating refrain, “We’re sailing to Galapagos….I wonder who we’ll see.” End notes describe in greater detail the location and inhabitants of the Galapagos as well as a brief piece about Charles Darwin who sailed there.

We’re Sailing to Galapagos: A Week in the Pacific

Laurie Krebs

Illustrator:

Grazia Restelli

Age Level:

3-6

Genre:

Nonfiction

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Island: A Story of the Galápagos

Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña

Olinguito, from A to Z!: Unveiling the Cloud Forest / Olinguito, de la A a la Z!: Descubriendo el bosque numblado

We’re Sailing to Galapagos: A Week in the Pacific

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Island: A Story of the Galápagos

Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña

Olinguito, from A to Z!: Unveiling the Cloud Forest / Olinguito, de la A a la Z!: Descubriendo el bosque numblado

We’re Sailing to Galapagos: A Week in the Pacific

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