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Lonesome George, the Giant Tortoise
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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 Galápagos 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
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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
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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
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