Travelling to the Galápagos to discover the unique flora and fauna that so captivated Darwin and the many that followed him is a rite of passage for serious wildlife enthusiasts. Written by two expert naturalists who are passionate about the Galápagos, this guide is packed with entertaining descriptions, while full-colour photography aids in identifying key species both on land and below water. Now with more detailed descriptions of island landing...

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...

What path will you take to follow the food chain through the islands? The Galpagos Islands are full of life, from a huge tortoise trudging toward a cactus patch to a Galpagos barn owl gliding in the air, ready to snatch up a Santa Fe rice rat.

With this title, readers will go on safari in the Galapagos Islands! This book covers how and where safari-goers can encounter several animals of the Galapagos. The title is complete with colorful images, simple text, and a list of exciting safari adventures. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Readers will embark on an exhilarating...

As eloquent as it is alarming, Carol Ann Bassett's portrait of today's Galápagos depicts a deadly collision of economics, politics, and the environment that may destroy one of the world's last Edens.

For millions, the Galápagos Islands represent nature at its most unspoiled, an inviolate place famed for its rare flora and fauna. But soon today's 30,000 human residents could surpass 50,000. Add invasive species, floods of tourists, and

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Ecuador & the Galapagos. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from travelling to the lower Rio Napo into the Amazon jungle to taking a dip in the paradise of a white-sand cove at Puerto Chino, and braving a spiritual cleansing from a curandero (healer) at Parroquia Puerto Limon. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Ecuador...

Things are finally looking up for George, the 3rd Lord of Devonshire. Not only did he and his friends outwit a nefarious criminal organization, the extremely rare (and extremely valuable) mushrooms growing in his attic ensure he'll never need money again. After years of misery, George is no longer the unluckiest boy in London. Nothing could go wrong... Until Don Nadie, the leader of the Society of Nobodies, moves in next door with his sights set on...

A new, updated version of the celebrated 1968 title, “Galapagos: Islands of Birds”, by the renowned late ornithologist Bryan Nelson, with additional, previously unpublished reminiscences and lively and irreverent memories from his wife June. This timely reissue breathes new life into a classic work of natural history that will appeal to bird-lovers and Galapagos-lovers alike. It is as memorable for its groundbreaking descriptions of Galapagos...

'LOS ANDES — UNA GUIA PARA ESCALADORES Y ESQUIADORES' es la única guía completa sobre las cumbres de los Andes. Esta es la 4ª edición en español de la única guía completa de escalada de las cumbres de los Andes. Cubre muchas áreas que no se describen en ninguna otra fuente. Esta nueva edición ha ampliado la cobertura de toda la cordillera, con muchas fotos nuevas y diagramas de rutas, además de una mayor cobertura de las oportunidades...

'LOS ANDES — UNA GUIA PARA ESCALADORES Y ESQUIADORES' es la única guía completa sobre las cumbres de los Andes. Esta es la 4ª edición en español de la única guía completa de escalada de las cumbres de los Andes. Cubre muchas áreas que no se describen en ninguna otra fuente. Esta nueva edición ha ampliado la cobertura de toda la cordillera, con muchas fotos nuevas y diagramas de rutas, además de una mayor cobertura de las oportunidades...