Extinct & Endangered Animals, Exotic Animals
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Overview
This book is an impressive children's picture book . . . impressive because it was (very well) written by an eleven-year-old girl . . .Lavish illustrations by Marshall Peck clarify for children what the species look like as well as what their living environment is like.This book achieves the difficult goal of providing education through entertainment. The author makes a complicated issue accesible to young children and, in turn, sparks possible continued interest in a critical world issue.
****MARION--PLEASE DELETE COPY****The Galapagos tortoise can live to be 200 years old if nothing harms it, yet it is an endangered species. This book introduces children to the fascinating lives and challenges of endangered species from the unique perspective of an 11-year-old author. 30 realistic color illustrations enhance the engaging text.
Editorials
Children's Literature -
This colorful, well-written book presents fascinating facts about fourteen endangered species from around the world. In addition to introducing readers to the lives of these threatened animals, the author also includes information about the challenges they face on a daily basis.Book Details
Published
November 1, 1991
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing, US
Pages
32
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780881064896