Pinta Island Tortoise

by Joyce Markovics

Overview

When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last Pinta Island tortoise, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781668909683
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	Endlings: The Last Species
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.29(w) x 8.16(h) x 0.29(d)
Lexile:	820L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

About the Author

Joyce Markovics has written more than 500 nonfiction children's books (or at least two giraffe-sized stacks) on topics ranging from killer plants and marvelous mummies to protest marches and Black filmmakers. She recently started her own book development company, Bowerbird Books. Joyce is passionate about telling stories that captivate and inspire young readers. In her free time, she cleans old gravestones, collects oddities, and volunteers at an animal sanctuary.

Table of Contents

Goodbye, George Galápagos Tortoises George’s Journey Saving Species Animals Under Threat Glossary Find Out More Index About the Author