Explicating scientific content this gracefully and clearly is no small achievement. Macmillan, Juvenile Nonfiction - 40 pages. It’s a remarkable work and an asset for educators struggling to present material about evolution in a balanced way. Other changes are attributed to drought, too: tortoise shells develop a “saddleback” shape, “better for keeping cool and navigating the desert.” Chin’s artwork features rich color, inviting detail, and a dynamic balance between small serial panels and majestic spreads. Many explanations of Darwin’s work mention Galapagos finches and the trend toward stronger beaks fewer clarify that the larger seeds a stronger beak can crack are all that’s left as the islands subside and droughts become more common.

Set against changes in the islands’ climate and geology over many millennia, the adaptations of the islands’ animals take on new significance. Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Chin, Jason, 1978- Coralreefs / Jason Chin. The reading strategies and activities for Gravity, Redwoods, Coral Reefs, and Island: A Story of the Galpagos are aligned with Common Core State Standards. A Journey Through an Aquatic World Full of Wonder Jason Chin. He begins with the birth of the islands themselves, a process in which volcanic eruptions punch successive holes in the Earth’s surface as tectonic plates move over them. Roaring Brook/Flash Point/Porter, 16.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-59643-563-6 As he did in Redwoods, Chin combines a thrilling imaginative journey with approachable. This teacher's guide to Chin's nonfiction books presents strategies for engaging readers before, during and after reading. Chin (Coral Reefs) does more than just explain how species of reptiles and birds on the Galapagos have evolved. Download or stream Coral Reefs: A Journey Through an Aquatic World Full of Wonder by Jason Chin, Elizabeth Cottle for free on hoopla.

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