{"product_id":"the-galapagos-islands-and-ecuador-marylee-stephenson-9781594859175","title":"The Galapagos Islands and Ecuador: Your Essential Handbook for Exploring Darwin's Enchanted Islands, 3rd Edition","description":"\u003cbr\u003e - All new full-color photos in this edition\u003cbr\u003e - New planning tips for one-, four-, and eight-day travel options\u003cbr\u003e - Includes new opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving, new amenities on various live-aboard outfits, and more \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Galapagos Islands aren't a vacation destination for those wanting to sip umbrella drinks by the resort pool--which is exactly why \u003ci\u003eThe Galapagos Islands and Ecuador\u003c\/i\u003e continues to be a standard resource for inquisitive adventurers, nature lovers, and DIY travelers. This new 3rd edition packs in even more interesting and useful natural history and travel information, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Significant updates to all the major islands and visitor sites; the number of sites has nearly doubled in recent years\u003cbr\u003e - Newly updated and expanded maps\u003cbr\u003e - New photography tips for digital equipment and process\u003cbr\u003e - New detailed chapter on visiting Quito and mainland Ecuador, featuring primary ecological and historical areas in the Andean highlands, rainforests, and coastal areas\u003cbr\u003e - New discussion on how the islands are now a \"living laboratory\" of global warming, including how wildlife is being affected by changes in food sources \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Marylee Stephenson brings to her guidebook the perspective of a dedicated birder and naturalist, skilled photographer and experienced traveler (who has made no fewer than ten visits to the Galapagos Islands). This concise handbook is a superb introduction to the biological wonderland made famous by the writings of Darwin.\"\u003c\/i\u003e --Donovan Thomas, Ph.D., Professor of Biological Sciences (Retired), University of Windsor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marylee Stephenson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1594859175\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594859175\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mountaineers Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/28\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.50h x 5.50w x 0.70d","brand":"Marylee Stephenson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43989347991807,"sku":"9781594859175","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_00d8ee13-4ece-42b0-9550-96653aa69122.jpg?v=1683298994","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-galapagos-islands-and-ecuador-marylee-stephenson-9781594859175","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}