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Explore the Galapagos Islands, an island formed by fire. Learn about Valentina Cruz, a girl born on the Galápagos Islands who became a biologist to protect her homeland. Recommended for ages 6-8.
Children will learn about the life of Valentina Cruz, a girl born on the Galápagos Islands who became a biologist to protect her homeland. This island was formed by volcanos and is home to some of the most beautiful animal life. Children will participate in a Guess Who game to learn about the animals, watch a volcano eruption through a simple science experiment given by the presenter, play The Floor is Lava while learning about surrounding islands, and compare their own measurement to the actual size of Galápagos tortoise through an interactive drawing activity.
LYNX Bus Link 37 Pine Hills / Florida Mall
The Hiawassee Branch began as a bookmobile station in 1962 and was first known as the Pine Hills Library. In later moves the branch became the West Colonial branch and in March 2000, Hiawassee. In early 2010, the Hiawassee Branch moved to a new home near the corner of Hiawassee Road and West Colonial Drive in the Highland Lakes shopping plaza.