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by Claybourne, Anna,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: McNaught, Louise,--illustrator. Physical details: 48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 x 30 cm Subject(s): Endangered species. | Wildlife conservation. | Animals. 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Athena Consolidated School 591.6 CLA Available

"Tusk--www.tursk.org"--Cover.

"Originally published in hardcover September 2018 by Big Picture Press in the UK" -- title page verso

About the artist -- Foreword from Tusk -- The story of conservation -- Siberian tiger -- Asian elephant -- Mountain zebra -- Mountain gorilla -- Blue whale -- Secretary bird -- Bornean orangutan -- Golden poison frog -- Snow leopard -- Black rhino -- Giant panda -- Red wolf -- Luzon peacock swallowtail -- Blue bird-of-paradise -- Polar bear -- Hawksbill turtle -- Ring-tailed lemur -- Scalloped hammerhead -- Sapphire-bellied hummingbird -- Bumblebees.

Profiles twenty endangered species around the world, including snow leopards, bumblebees, and mountain gorillas, and discusses the dangers they face, the action being taken to protect them and their vital importance on Earth.

"From the rainforest to the savannah to the depths of the ocean, animal life in every continent and habitat has been affected by human activity. Louise McNaught's powerful animal portraits bring to life 20 stunning creatures and their fight for survival. Discover the dangers they face, the action being taken to protect them, and their vital importance on Earth. Be inspired to join the movement to conserve species and find out how you can make a difference."--Back cover.