Washoe County Library System

"The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time as World Turtle Experts! It's just a regular day when ordinary kids Jack and Annie are whisked away in the magic tree house to the Galapagos islands, where they must save a giant tortoise from an erupting volcano! But what do Jack and Annie know about saving turtles?! Plenty, thanks to some magic that makes them experts. A helicopter...

Lonesome George is a famous Galapagos tortoise. He's thought to be the only Galapagos tortoise left in the world. Kids will love following Lonesome George as he meets other unique animals that live in the Galapagos. With facts, a map, and fun trivia questions, kids can learn all about the animals of Galapogos Island and help Lonesome George find his friends!

"Take a journey to the Galapagos Islands to see Galapagos giant tortoises up close and discover how cutting-edge technology is helping scientists study and protect these gentle giants. Page Plus links in the book lead to videos of scientists in the field"--

The Galápagos archipelago is often viewed as a last foothold of pristine nature. For sixty years, conservationists have worked to restore this evolutionary Eden after centuries of exploitation at the hands of pirates, whalers, and island settlers. This book tells the story of the islands' namesakes--the giant tortoises--as coveted food sources, objects of natural history, and famous icons of conservation and tourism. By doing so, it brings into stark...