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"Lively, colorful, and skillfully made fabric ""portraits"" of 182 endangered species bring them to real, vibrant life. Each portrait features fascinating animal and plant facts from rescuers, scientists, conservationists, and more: where they live, what their superpowers are, why they are at risk, and how we can help. Dedicated and passionate people who work to protect endangered species share details of their roles and specialties, the planning behind conservation measures, threats to healthy habitats, and inspiring success stories. This book fosters eco-awareness and responsibility with a hopeful and positive tone, not only educating but inspiring action. A percentage of money earned by the author from the sale of this book will be donated to the Sea Turtle Conservancy and to the WILD Foundation. AUTHOR: Donna Marcinkowski DeSoto's sewn and written work has been widely exhibited. She is a curator of art quilt exhibits and the author of several books, including Inspired by the National Parks."

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"""My mission has always been to educate people about the importance of wilderness, wildlife, and open space and how these benefit humanity . . . This book is a real tribute to how wildlife and art can save the natural world."" --Jim Fowler; Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom"

My mission has always been to educate people about the importance of wilderness, wildlife, and open space and how these benefit humanity . . . This book is a real tribute to how wildlife and art can save the natural world. --Jim Fowler; Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom

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Donna Marcinkowski DeSoto's sewn and written work has been widely exhibited. She is a curator of art quilt exhibits and the author of several books, including Inspired by the National Parks. www.inspiredquilts.com

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