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Where Are the Galapagos Islands? (Where Is?)
Megan Stine
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Description for Where Are the Galapagos Islands? (Where Is?)
Paperback. Armchair adventurers can set sail for the strange and wonderful Galapagos Islands. Num Pages: 112 pages. .
The Galapagos Islands are a chain of volcanic islands located on either side of the equator in the Pacific Ocean. The isolated location of the islands has allowed a vast number of species to develop that are original to each island, such as the blue-footed booby, the marine iguana, and of course, the giant Galapagos tortoise, which may live to be over one hundred years old. Studied by Charles Darwin during his historic voyage on the HMS Beagle, the island life contributed to his groundbreaking theory of evolution. Today the islands area popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage ... Read more
The Galapagos Islands are a chain of volcanic islands located on either side of the equator in the Pacific Ocean. The isolated location of the islands has allowed a vast number of species to develop that are original to each island, such as the blue-footed booby, the marine iguana, and of course, the giant Galapagos tortoise, which may live to be over one hundred years old. Studied by Charles Darwin during his historic voyage on the HMS Beagle, the island life contributed to his groundbreaking theory of evolution. Today the islands area popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780451533876
SKU
V9780451533876
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Megan Stine
Megan Stine has written several books for young readers, including Where Is the White House?, Who Was Marie Curie?, and Who Was Sally Ride? She lives in Clinton, Connecticut.
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