Discover an island world unlike any other, where giant tortoises roam ancient volcanic landscapes, blue-footed boobies perform elaborate dances, and marine iguanas dive beneath the waves to graze on underwater algae. Explore lava tunnels, mangrove forests, cloud-covered highlands, and coral-rich seas while meeting the remarkable creatures that helped shape our understanding of evolution. Through poetic verse, vivid illustrations, and fascinating real-world facts, this book reveals the science of volcanoes, adaptation, island ecosystems, and biodiversity. A celebration of curiosity, discovery, and the wonder of life on Earth, it invites readers to experience the Galápagos as one of nature's greatest living laboratories.
Author and educator Neil Rosen is passionate about the transformative power of books on children and their families. He writes books that unite families and empower parents, caregivers, and children to impact their community positively. Neil's latest project, Can You Read Nature? encourages families to spend more intentional time outdoors to nurture future generations of environmental stewards.
Can You Read Nature? is designed for the entire family. From curious 5-year-olds on their first hike to grandparents rediscovering the natural world, our books enhance every natural experience. Read before you go, see ten times more when you are there.
Museum-quality illustrations, by professional artists from around the globe, make every page worth lingering over, the young attracted by the bright colors, the experienced drawn to the incredible detail in the artwork.
Books in the Junior Adventurer series are crafted for early readers and young explorers, with reading and science levels perfect for ages 5–10 and clearly marked on the cover. All other guides are written for families, hiking buddies, and nature lovers of any age, layered so that children grow into them and adults never outgrow them.
Can You Read Galápagos National Park?
Can You Read Galápagos National Park?
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Meet the Artist:
Megan Scott Scripps
Growing up far from the woods, I always felt
drawn to the wild places of the world. Today,
my family and I are grateful to call the mountains
of Virginia home, where our days are filled with
hiking, camping, foraging, and creating. Nature
deeply shapes my work—not only the sweeping
mountains and forests, I also love the quiet
details often overlooked: clusters of mushrooms
on a fallen stump, weathered bark, or
misunderstood creatures essential to a healthy
ecosystem.
Through my art, I hope to
encourage a deeper appreciation for the
beauty and importance of the natural world.
While painting remains my primary focus, I
also work in many other mediums. This book
is part of an ongoing series celebrating
nature through the eyes of different
artists, with a shared mission of
encouraging conservation and
connection to the earth. Every
purchase helps support efforts to
protect our planet and preserve
its wild places for future
generations. I truly hope these
illustrations remind young
readers that nature belongs
to all of us, and you too
can read nature!