Nancy F. Castaldo

Back from the Brink (eBook, ePUB)

Saving Animals from Extinction

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

True stories of how scientists are saving endangered species, with photos included: "Readers will be moved by Castaldo's appreciation for these animals." - Booklist(starred review) In this book, the acclaimed author of Sniffer Dogsdetails the successful efforts of scientists to bring threatened animals back from the brink of extinction. How could capturing the last wild California condorshelp save them? Why are some states planning to cull populations of the gray wolf, despite this species only recently making it off theendangered list? How did a decision made during the Civil War to use alligator skinfor cheap boots nearly drive the animal to extinction? Back from the Brinkanswers these questions and moreas it delves into the threats to seven species, and thescientific and political efforts to coax them back from the brink. Thisrich, informational look at the problem of extinction offers a source of hope-all of these animals' numbers are now on the rise-and will inspire young wildlife lovers and aspiring scientists. Winner of the Crystal Kite Award and a Sigurd F. Olsen Best Nature book Honorable Mention

Produktdetails

• Verlag: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Altersempfehlung: ab 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781328476678
• Artikelnr.: 49746895

Autorenporträt

Nancy Castaldo has been writing about the planet for decades. She's contributed to the Sierra Club Waste Paper, NRDC's Personal Action column, and others. She is the author of many STEM books including,Sniffer Dogs: How Dogs (and Their Noses) Save the World, Back from The Brink: Saving Animals From Extinction, and Beastly Brains: Exploring How Animals Think, Talk, and Feel. She lives in New York's Hudson Valley. Website:nancycastaldo.com Twitter: @NCastaldoAuthor Instagram: @naturespeak