Zimmerman Amanda (70 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Starred Kirkus Review: This well-crafted success story of a species' salvation will encourage budding environmentalists. A worthwhile addition to Pattison's Another Extraordinary Animal series. BooklistCan humans save a species from extinction? Yes With patience, persistence, and a full dose of hope.This is the heartbreaking tale of a Gal pagos giant tortoise species that was almost extinct, the herculean task of conservation work by scientists and volunteers, and a heartwarming tale of hope for our planet.In 1959, Ecuador established a national park to protect the Gal pagos Islands. When they did a census, scientists found only 14 individual Espa ola Island tortoises. The species was almost extinct.Then, they found one more Espa ola tortoise-in the San Diego Zoo They named him Diego and brought him back to the Gal pagos for a breeding program.Ecuador established one of the most successful breeding programs in scientific history. For sixty years, scientists and hundreds of volunteers have fought valiantly to save this amazing giant tortoise species. Would it be enough? Would they be able to save the species? Read the amazing story of Diego, the giant Gal pagos tortoise.This is the fifth book in a picture book series, Another Extraordinary Animal, which includes a bird, mammal, spider, amphibian, and reptile. Back matter for this book contains information about Diego, his species, the Gal pagos Islands, and more. Zimmerman, Amanda (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Zimmerman, Amanda (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Starred Kirkus Review: This well-crafted success story of a species' salvation will encourage budding environmentalists. A worthwhile addition to Pattison's Another Extraordinary Animal series. BooklistCan humans save a species from extinction? Yes With patience, persistence, and a full dose of hope.This is the heartbreaking tale of a Gal pagos giant tortoise species that was almost extinct, the herculean task of conservation work by scientists and volunteers, and a heartwarming tale of hope for our planet.In 1959, Ecuador established a national park to protect the Gal pagos Islands. When they did a census, scientists found only 14 individual Espa ola Island tortoises. The species was almost extinct.Then, they found one more Espa ola tortoise-in the San Diego Zoo They named him Diego and brought him back to the Gal pagos for a breeding program.Ecuador established one of the most successful breeding programs in scientific history. For sixty years, scientists and hundreds of volunteers have fought valiantly to save this amazing giant tortoise species. Would it be enough? Would they be able to save the species? Read the amazing story of Diego, the giant Gal pagos tortoise.This is the fifth book in a picture book series, Another Extraordinary Animal, which includes a bird, mammal, spider, amphibian, and reptile. Back matter for this book contains information about Diego, his species, the Gal pagos Islands, and more. Zimmerman, Amanda (illustrator). …

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

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Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Condition: good. Signs of wear and consistent use.

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Condition: New. Zimmerman, Amanda (illustrator).

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Diego, the Gal�pagos Giant Tortoise: Saving a Species from Extinction. Zimmerman, Amanda (illustrator). Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Zimmerman, Amanda (illustrator).

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Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condition: New. Zimmerman, Amanda (illustrator).

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Condition: New. Zimmerman, Amanda (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 154 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.35 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 211 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.48 inches. In Stock.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. 2012. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . .