Island: A Story of the Galápagos
by Jason Chin
Jason Chin combines imaginative storytelling with intriguing science to create books that both enchant and educate. His newest title is YOUR PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE, of which School Library Journal wrote: "A fascinating book that is as informative as it is marvelously absorbing. A must-have for any collection."
His book GRAND CANYON received both a Caldecott Honor and a Sibert Honor, and won the 2018 Orbis Pictus Award. He is the author of the award-winning books REDWOODS; ISLAND: A Story of the Galápagos (winner of the 2013 Gryphon Award), and GRAVITY(a Gryphon Honor book). WATER IS WATER, written by Miranda Paul, was a 2016 ALA Notable Book and CORAL REEFS was nominated for the Texas Bluebonnet Award.
Jason lives in Vermont with his wife, Deirdre Gill and their two children.
Book Summary:
"Charles Darwin first visited the Galápagos Islands almost 200 years ago, only to discover a land filled with plants and animals that could not be found anywhere else on earth. How did they come to inhabit the island? How long will they remain?
Thoroughly researched and filled with intricate and beautiful paintings, this extraordinary book by Award-winning author and artist Jason Chin is an epic saga of the life of an island―born of fire, rising to greatness, its decline, and finally the emergence of life on new islands. Chin's approach makes this book a must-have common core tool for teachers and librarians introducing scientific principals to young students."-Amazon.com
Island by Jason Chin Read Aloud
Reviews:
“Chin's gorgeous illustrations include sweeping double-page spreads of the island and its inhabitants…” ―Horn Book Magazine, starred
“Another superb contribution to scientific literature by Chin.” ―Kirkus, starred
“...this fine introduction to [the Galápagos] will surely stimulate readers' interest.” ―School Library Journal, starred
Sources:
https://www.amazon.com/Island-Story-Gal%C3%A1pagos-Jason-Chin/dp/1596437162/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Jason+Chin&qid=1603578234&sr=8-4
https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Chin/e/B001HCS4FS?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNqjTW5Asoo
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