Animals at the Edge: Saving the World's Rarest Creatures - Couverture souple

Baillie, Jonathan; Baillie, Marilyn

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1897349335 ISBN 13 : 9781897349335

Editeur : Owlkids, 2008

Synopsis

Animals at the EDGE The EDGE (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered) of Existence program is a global conservation initiative aimed at saving rare species from extinction. This eye-opening book shows some of the important results of the group's work. Readers accompany real scientists on exciting scientific expeditions from the heights of the Cyclops Mountains in faraway West Papua, to the depths of the Yang Full description

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Jonatahn Baillie is a leading zoologist and Director of Conservation Programmes at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). Amongst many other projects, he is responsible for establishing the EDGE programme for ZSL. He was born in Canada but now is based in London, but spends much of his time travelling the world for his work. His mother is an award-winning children's author and he has worked with her on Very Wonderful, Very Rare and Animals on the Edge, which won an SLA information book award.

Revue de presse

Fascinating. (Cork Evening Echo)

Excellently enjoyable and informative contribution to our knowledge of creatures on the fringe of extinction. (Books For Keeps)

A high credibility level and a real understanding of the issues involved. (School Librarian)

Here is excellent and expansive coverage of a topically 'hot' subject which goes further than many in the manner of a careful balance of applied narrative, personalities and facts. (School Librarian)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Owlkids
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1897349335
• ISBN 13: 9781897349335
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible