Age Group: 3 - 6 Years, 6 - 9 Years

Description:

Have you ever heard of the northern hairy-nosed wombat, the eastern barred bandicoot or the magnificent Amur leopard? These are some of the rarest creatures on the planet—animals teetering on the edge of disappearing forever. Caldecott Honor-winning artist Steve Jenkins introduces young readers to over twenty endangered species from around the world, sharing each one's home, habits and the reasons it has become so scarce, along with the actual number left alive today. A middle section remembers four creatures that are sadly gone forever, while a hopeful final part celebrates three species being brought back from the brink through dedicated protection work. With Jenkins's stunning cut-and-torn paper collage illustrations and clear, accessible text, this Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science title is a powerful, beautiful introduction to conservation, biodiversity and the urgent importance of protecting our planet's wildlife.