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Earth heroes : champions of wild animals / by Carol L. and Bruce Malnor ; illustrated by Anisa Claire Hovemann.

Summary:

"The youth, career, and lasting contributions of some of the world's greatest naturalists and environmentalists are featured in this series of books on champions of the wilderness, ocean, and wild animals, with this volume focusing on those who saved wild animal species from extinction"--Provided by the publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781584691235 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 1584691239 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: 144 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: Nevada City, CA : Dawn Publications, c2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 140-141, 144) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction : who's wild about animals? -- William Temple Hornaday : brought wildlife to millions, 1854-1937 -- Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling : a duck's best friend, 1876-1962 -- Rachel Carson : the scientist who wouldn't be silent, 1907-1964 -- Roger Tory Peterson : the world's foremost birder, 1908-1996 -- Ronald "RD" Lawrence : friend of the wolf, 1921-2003 -- Edward O. Wilson : lord of the ants, 1929-present -- Jane Goodall : ambassador for wild chimps, 1934-present -- The Douglas-Hamilton Family : a family saving elephants, 1933, 1942, 1970-present -- Conclusion: become a hero!
Awards Note:
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, 2011
Subject:
Wildlife conservationists > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Naturalists > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Endangered species > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Lummi Library JUV COLL BIO MALN 2010 680267 Juv Reshelving -