Overview
Endangered Animals Atlas is a richly informative book for animal lovers everywhere, with an important and timely focus on the endangered animals around the world that need our protection. In this follow-on to Football Atlas, Space Atlas, Ocean Atlas and Dinosaur Atlas, you will be taken on a journey around the planet and through the distinctive habitats and landscapes it supports. Try and spot the world's smallest chameleon in Madagascar. Marvel at the rarely-seen snow leopard that prowls the Himalayas. Meet the amazing yellow-footed rock-wallaby of the Australian outback. On this Amazing Adventure you will discover the reasons why the rich biodiversity of our planet is so at risk, and why so many of its creatures are endangered. Entries on endangered animals in a whole host of environments will inspire love and admiration for the natural world and all its amazing creatures. An important yet gentle introduction to the impact of climate change and human activity on the environment, Endangered Animals Atlas explores how everyone can help save our planet and enjoy its beauty. What does 'endangered' mean? Why are animals endangered, and how can we help them? What incredible animals are found on the Galapagos Islands? This expansive guide to endangered animals answers all these questions and more as you journey around the world and marvel at the biodiversity of the planet, and how much it needs to be protected.
Full Product Details
Author: Tom Jackson , Sam Caldwell
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Imprint: words & pictures
Dimensions:
Width: 23.50cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 29.00cm
Weight: 0.680kg
ISBN: 9780711283466
ISBN 10: 071128346
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 03 October 2023
Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order 
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Table of Contents
Introduction Why Are Animals Endangered? The Asian Steppe The Himalayas India, Indonesian Rain Forest, Indian Ocean Eucalyptus Woodland, The Outback New Zealand, Pacific Ocean Hawaii, Galapágos Islands, The Andes Amazon Basin, Atlantic Forest, Atlantic Ocean The Congo, Madagascar, African Savanna Sahara Desert, Western Mediterranean Ancient Woodland, The Arctic Ice Cap Deep South, Mexico, The Wild West Extinct Animals Conservation Glossary Index
Reviews
"""A timely focus on the endangered animals around the world that need our protection, illustrated by Caldwell who grew up in Bolton.""--The Bookseller"
"""Stylish, full-page illustrations provide a colourful and visually informative backdrop to the fascinating pockets of text.""--BookTrust ""A timely focus on the endangered animals around the world that need our protection, illustrated by Caldwell who grew up in Bolton.""--The Bookseller"
Author Information
Tom Jackson is a writer specializing in science and technology for children and adults. Titles include Chilled: How Refrigeration Changed the World and Might Do So Again and Philosophy: An Illustrated History of Thought.Sam Caldwell is an illustrator who lives in Glasgow with his wife and two cats, Tonks and Luna. He grew up in the north of England and studied painting at the Edinburgh College of Art. He loves inventing characters and creating images packed full of detail, texture and colour. He is passionate about animals and nature and, when not drawing, can often be found exploring the Scottish Highlands.
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