{"product_id":"galapagos-means-tortoises-9781578051014","title":"Galapagos Means Tortoises","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow in paperback! \"The fluent play with words  humorous commentary  and fine pictures offer pleasing fare for reading aloud. . . .\" -School Library Journal In verse that sings with lively cadences and rollicking rhymes  award-winning author and illustrator Ruth Heller has captured the spirit and antics of twelve of the Galapagos Islands most unusual and fascinating creatures. Now available in paperback  this lavishly illustrated gallery showcases the giant tortoises for which the islands were named  as well as sea lions  both land and marine iguanas  Sally Lightfoot crabs  and several kinds of sea birds  including the rare and exotic blue-footed boobies! While the poems and pictures are plenty of fun  they also convey a wealth of information about these creatures habits and habitats  along with a lively sense of their presence. This one-of-a-kind volume is sure to enchant wildlife lovers of all ages. Ruth Heller is one of Americas best-loved childrens authors. Known for her nonfiction picture books with clever rhymes and colorful illustrations  she has more than thirty titles to her credit. Heller lives in San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67931734474805,"sku":"ByrdShop_1578051010","price":66.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781578051014.jpg?v=1794217802","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/galapagos-means-tortoises-9781578051014","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}