{"product_id":"galpagos-islands-of-change-9781682637852","title":"Gal?pagos: Islands of Change","description":"\u003cb\u003eA poetic introduction to a distinctive island ecosystem that is home to many species found nowhere else on Earth.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing the same poetry\/science note format as\u003ci\u003e Serengeti, Gal?pagos\u003c\/i\u003e tells the complex story of a young volcanic ecosystem influenced by seasonal ocean currents, where food energy moves through integrated land and sea communities, each in its own season of growth and renewal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMillions of years ago, undersea volcanos in the eastern Pacific Ocean erupted, spewing up lava, rocks, and ash that eventually formed a cluster of islands: the archipelago known as the Gal?pagos Islands. Over time, castaway plants and animals from hundreds of miles away arrived on the rocky shores and adapted to each island's changing volcanic landscape and seasonal weather variations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn these isolated locations constantly affected by shifting winds and swift ocean currents, much of the wildlife evolved into species found nowhere else on Earth. Some of the many distinctive organisms featured include giant daisy trees, Gal?pagos penguins, marine iguanas, blue footed boobies, and Gal?pagos giant tortoises. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe well-researched back matter includes poetry notes, a glossary, resources, and a list of the species from this remarkable ecosystem that are highlighted in the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeslie Bulion creates award-winning science poetry steeped in hands-on learning experiences, field observations, research, humor, and imagery in a variety of poetic forms. Her illustrated poetry collections invite readers on multi-layered science adventures exploring spiders, birds, sea creatures, insects, amphibians, entire ecosystems, and even human anatomy. Leslie's graduate science background and her years as a school social worker inform both her poetry and her science-infused novels for young readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBecca Stadtlander is an illustrator and fine artist. She attended the Maryland Institute College of Art. She has illustrated a number of children's picture books.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Peachtree Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51184701899026,"sku":"9781682637852","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6880f985-36e0-4b0a-806a-116c7c610b44.jpg?v=1744568532","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/galpagos-islands-of-change-9781682637852","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}