JacketFlap Sponsors

Spread the word about books.
Put this Widget on your blog!
  • Powered by JacketFlap.com

Are you a book Publisher?
Learn about Widgets now!

Lonesome George, the Giant Tortoise

Average rating
4.3 out of 5
Based on 3 Ratings and 1 Reviews

Book Description
The remarkable true story of a one-of-a-kind survivor.

One lone tortoise lived a simple life on Pinta Island in the Gal�pagos Islands of the Pacific Ocean. Then visiting fishermen introduced goats to the unique island, which completely disrupted the ecosystem.

One lone tortoise stubbornly clung to life, even after his fellow tortoises disappeared slowly. Then, years after it was beli... More
Book Information
PublisherWalker and Company
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100802788653
ISBN-13978-0802788658
Publication Date09/01/2003
The Creators
About Francine Jacobs (Author) : Francine Jacobs is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Francine Jacobs include Breakthrough: The True Story of Penicillin, A Passion for Dang... more
View Francine Jacobs' profile

About JEAN CASSELS (Illustrator) : JEAN CASSELS is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of JEAN CASSELS include Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Surviva... more
View JEAN CASSELS's profile
Videos
You must be a member of JacketFlap to add a video to this page. Please Log In or Register.
Reader Comments
4/3/2009 Jean Cassels

Add your reply to Jean       

Log In or Register to leave a comment about this book.

Amazon US Reviews
Write a review on Amazon.com for this book
Amazon UK Reviews
Write a review on Amazon.co.uk for this book
Barnes & Noble Reviews
Write a review on Barnes & Noble for this book
Goodreads Reviews
Write a review on Goodreads for this book