| From Charles Darwin's historic visit in 1835 to the present wave of tourism by naturalists and nature lovers, the Galapagos Islands have proved to be a fascinating destination. A melting pot of plant and animal life, surrounded by ongoing volcanic activity, the island chain off South America's west coast is home to numerous species of plant and animal life.
32 unique creatures are accurately depicted here, among them the awesome giant tortoise, the leaf-toed gecko, rice rats, Sally lightfoot crabs, and the great frigatebird. The book also includes descriptive captions.
Book specifications: paperback, 32 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 11 in.
Publisher: Dover, 2006. |
