Copyright Date:
2022
Edition Date:
2023
Release Date:
02/01/23
Pages:
48 pages
ISBN:
1-914383-73-7
ISBN 13:
978-1-914383-73-1
Dewey:
599.756
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sat Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
SPILSBURY, Louise . Saving the Asian Elephant . ISBN 9781914383779 . SPILSBURY, Louise . Saving the Gorilla . ISBN 9781914383724 . SPILSBURY, Louise . Saving the Orangutan . ISBN 9781914383762 . SPILSBURY, Louise . Saving the Sea Turtle . ISBN 9781914383748 . SPILSBURY, Louise . Saving the Snow Leopard . ISBN 9781914383755 . ea vol: 48p. (Mission Survival: Saving Earth's Endangered Animals). Cheriton . Jan. 2023. Tr. $31.99. Gr 5–8— Finding endangered animal books as attractive as those in this series will be difficult. The color photographs, bright backgrounds, popping images, and text boxes are expertly arranged to make each page extraordinarily enticing. The writing is broken up into short paragraphs within text boxes, reducing reading fatigue and keeping readers engaged. The informational content provides what students need for research or general information. Physical and behavior characteristics of each animal are given, and the habitat loss, hunting threats, and climate change are thoroughly explained as reasons for endangerment. Along with activism ideas for kids, the added information of future conservation careers is a topic not often seen in other endangered animal books. A table of contents, glossary, further information, and index are included. VERDICT Due to the engaging content and attractive layout, this series is a must-purchase for all collections.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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