A suggested reading list will be sent prior to the expedition, so kids can familiarize themselves with the rainforest and wildlife they are going to see.

Here’s a brief selection of favorite, new and hard-to-find books prepared for your journey. For your convenience, you may call (800) 342-2164 to order any of these books from Longitude, a specialty mail-order book service.

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Young Readers

Ann McGovern
Swimming with Sea Lions and Other Adventures in the Galapagos Islands
1992, PAPER, 48 PAGES, $5.99
A spirited, engaging account of a voyage to the Galapagos, written and photographed by the intrepid Ann McGovern. If you like, we can ask Ann to sign the book too! It's written from the vantage point of a young girl — and includes not just swimming with sea lions (which is a lot of fun) but also her adventures with Galapagos penguins, hiking into the highlands to see giant tortoises, and an encounter with fire ants. Geared for children ages 7-10. (Item no. GPS59)

Ruth Heller
Galapagos Means Tortoises
2003, PAPER, 40 PAGES, $6.95
A rhyming introduction to the ecosystem of the Galapagos, intended for children ages 7-10. Heller has a knack for children's nonfiction, and her poems are remarkably playful and informative. Includes lovely color illustrations of blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises and other creatures of the islands. (Item no. GPS53)

Tony Johnston, Tom Pohrt (Illustrator)
An Old Shell, Poems of the Galapagos
1999, HARD COVER, 64 PAGES, $15.00
A collection of 34 poems, celebrating the islands and the creatures that inhabit them. The author's lyrical verse will please young poets and travelers ages 7 to 12. (Item no. GPS45)

Jo Litchfield Usborne
Flashcard Spanish
2004, FLEXI-BOUND, 50 PAGES, $8.95
A standard playing card-size deck of 50 nicely illustrated flashcards geared for younger children. Each card features a colorful illustration with the Spanish word on the reverse. Vocabulary includes numbers, colors, food, animals and other basic vocabulary that will appeal to young children. (Item no. GEN203)

Middle Readers

Linda Litteral
Boobies, Iguanas, and Other Critters
1994, HARD COVER, 71 PAGES, $27.25
This beautifully illustrated book is an overview of the Galapagos Islands for middle readers (ages 10-14). Clear, detailed and accurate, it tackles the volcanic formation of the Galapagos, ecology and wildlife, scientific research and other topics. (Item no. GPS16)

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Charles Darwin, The Life of a Revolutionary Thinker
2001, HARD COVER, 224 PAGES, $22.95
A biography of Darwin for middle readers, strong on the facts of his life and discoveries. The author, a scientist and prolific children's book author, includes archival photographs and engravings, bibliography, notes and glossary. She quotes extensively from Darwin's many books. (Item no. SCI54)

David Burnie
Bird (Eyewitness Books)
2000, HARD COVER, 64 PAGES, $15.95
An introduction to birds, their evolution, biology and behavior, in the graphic Eyewitness style with hundreds of color photographs and drawings of feathers, wings, nests, eggs (and surprisingly few birds!). It's an excellent introduction to the life of a bird for middle school readers. (Item no. BRD04)

Kristan Lawson
Darwin and Evolution for Kids, His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities
2003, PAPER, 160 PAGES, $16.95
An interactive, illustrated biography of Darwin for kids 10 and up (and their families). The book, which includes hands-on activities, covers Darwin's career from his youth to his mind-expanding voyage aboard the Beagle to the development of his theory of evolution through natural selection. This is a challenging, serious-minded overview. (Item no. GPS64)

Jay Hosler
The Sandwalk Adventures, An Adventure
in Evolution Told in Five Chapters
2003, PAPER, $20.00
One in a series of popular novels in comic book form on the subject of evolution by cartoonist and biologst Jay Hosler. Subtitled "Darwin, Evolution and Follicle Mites," The Sandwalk Adventures is the tale of a conversation between Charles Darwin and a follicle mite named Mara living in his left eyebrow. (Item no. SCI88)

Renee Skelton
Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection
1987, PAPER, 119 PAGES, $8.95
A life of Darwin in the series "Profiles in Science for Young People," popular with junior high school libraries. It offers a good synopsis of Darwin's travels with chapters on Tierra del Fuego, Chile, Peru and the Galapagos. Includes a glossary and "topics for discussion." (Item no. GEN91)

Linda Tagliaferro
Galapagos Islands, Delicate Balance at Risk
2001, HARD COVER, 88 PAGES, $27.95
A good, illustrated overview of the nature, geology and ecology of the Galapagos archipelago, with several chapters on conservation issues, further reading, index and glossary. Aimed at the junior high classroom, the graphic style and color photographs make this book a good choice for travelers too. (Item no. GPS58)

Marion Morrison
Ecuador, Enchantment of the World
2000, HARD COVER, 127 PAGES, $34.50
A comprehensive overview of the geography and people of Ecuador for children ages 9-12. A volume in the Enchantment of the World series intended for the library market, this book is a thoroughly illustrated and carefully compiled description of the nature, history, people, religion, culture and economy of Ecuador. (Item no. GPS33)


Young Adults

Rebecca Stefoff
Charles Darwin and the Evolution Revolution
1998, HARD COVER, 126 PAGES, $28.00
This nicely presented account of Darwin for young adults focuses on the social and scientific context of his life and work. It's an excellent short biography, with 19th-century illustrations, cartoons and photos. (Item no. GEN12))


For the Family

Peter Sis
The Tree of Life: Charles Darwin
2003, HARD COVER, 44 PAGES, $18.00
Following in the wake of his book on Galileo, Peter Sis illuminates the towering figure of Darwin's life, travels, ideas and impact. Includes watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations, diary pages, maps, charts and a gorgeous gatefold spread. (Item no. GBR388)


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