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On the Brink: Books about Endangered Species (page 2)

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2008
ANIMALS AT THE EDGE: SAVING THE WORLD’S RAREST CREATURES
by Jonathan Baillie, Marilyn Baillie
"Still, the combination of scientist profiles and excellent animal photographs may well inspire some future conservationists. (map, glossary, index, description of EDGE project) (Nonfiction. 9-13)"
The Zoological Society of London's Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) project identifies species that are severely endangered and not receiving public attention. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 2006
Kirkus Star QUEST FOR THE TREE KANGAROO: AN EXPEDITION TO THE CLOUD FOREST OF NEW GUINEA
by Sy Montgomery, photographed by Nic Bishop
"From the maps in front to the concluding suggestions for young enthusiasts, information about the language, and index, this is another commendable title from an experienced team. (Nonfiction. 10-14)"
The writer and photographer of this exemplary description of science field work accompanied researcher Lisa Dabek on an expedition high in New Guinea's mountains to study tree kangaroos and promote the conservation of this elusive and endangered species. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 30, 2005
Kirkus Star GORILLA DOCTORS: SAVING ENDANGERED GREAT APES
by Pamela S. Turner
"An outstanding science nature title. (resources, web sites, photo credits, index) (Nonfiction. 10+)"
What to do when the wild gorilla has the flu? Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 11, 2004
Kirkus Star THE RACE TO SAVE THE LORD GOD BIRD
by Phillip Hoose
"Outstanding in every way. (Timeline, glossary, chapter notes, index.) (Nonfiction. 10+)"
Before 1800, the Ivory-billed Woodpecker's distinctive call and rap could be heard throughout the river and swamp forests of the southeastern US; the last documented sighting of the great black-and-white bird was in 1944, when an Audubon Society artist sadly painted the last remaining female in a Louisiana swamp. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2001
Kirkus Star FOSSIL FISH FOUND ALIVE: DISCOVERING THE COELACANTH
by Sally M. Walker
"Science-writing at its finest, sure to net plenty of young readers. (Nonfiction. 11-13)"
Walker (Seahorse Reef, 2001, etc.) imbues a still-ongoing scientific treasure hunt with all the suspense and excitement it deserves. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2001
THUNDER ON THE PLAINS: THE STORY OF THE AMERICAN BUFFALO
by Ken Robbins, illustrated by Ken Robbins
"A familiar story, well-told, and enhanced by the many well-chosen period photographs. (photo credits) (Nonfiction. 10-12)"
"In 1875 there were perhaps fifty million of them. Just twenty-five years later nearly every one of them was gone." Read full book review >