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Synopsis
You look straight ahead. You try to breathe normally. You can smell the scent of the huge cat that is staring back. You are a cameraman. He is the King of Beasts. Your only thought is "I hope he has already eaten today." Let National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence Dereck and Beverly Joubert bring you closer to the power and majesty of the regal African lion. With fewer than 25,000 wild lions now left on Earth, the award-winning filmmakers and naturalists make a passionate plea to readers to take an active role in securing a future for these magnificent creatures.
Children's Literature
Based on their own experiences living with and studying lions of Africa, Beverly and Dereck Joubert share dramatic photographs and lively tips and discussions of lions in their natural habitats. With explanatory captions for each photograph, sidebars containing tips about living with and looking for lions, and simple language, this easy-to-read work is appropriate for grades two through six. The coffee-table type format, including glossy photos and large printed text with judicious use of white space, entices the older reader, while younger readers will appreciate the glossary and large photographs. An index along with research and photo notes will assist the older researcher, while the section "how you can help" will encourage future environmentalists. Personal stories make this work even more exciting and bring the occupation of these two adventurous authors to life for the reader. Filled with research-based knowledge as well as narratives and examples, this work will educate as it entertains. Reviewer: Sara Rofofsky Marcus