Fall 2024

Charles Darwin Studies Animals in the Galápagos

From the Series Adventurers in History

Learn about animals with Charles Darwin as he visits the Galápagos Islands! In this title, early fluent readers travel back in time to follow naturalist Charles Darwin as he studies animals in the Galápagos. Read along as Darwin examines finches, giant tortoises, and more, and discover how he formed his groundbreaking theory of evolution. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive and educational reading experience.

Children can learn more about Charles Darwin using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, an index, a table of contents, a timeline of Charles Darwin's life, and a map showing his journey around the world that led him to the Galápagos Islands.

Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun narrative nonfiction for emerging readers. Charles Darwin Studies Animals in the Galápagos is part of Jump!'s Adventurers in History series.

Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 2
Category Beginning Readers
Subject History, STEM
Copyright 2025
Publisher Jump!, Inc.
Imprint Grasshopper Books
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2024-08-01
BISACS JNF002000, JNF003000, JNF007020
Dewey 576.8
Dimensions 7.75 x 7.75
Lexile 560
Guided Reading Level J
Features Glossary of key words, Table of contents, and Timeline of key events

Author: Janie Havemeyer

Illustrator: Cesar Samaniego