From New York Times bestselling author Millie Marotta comes this gorgeous celebration of the animal kingdom.
Highlights the plight of 43 endangered species from around the world: Take a trip through freshwaters, oceans, forests, mountains, tundras, deserts, grasslands, and wetlands while learning about rare and well-known animals and their habitats.
• Vivid illustrations bring caribous, axolotls, giraffes, agami herons, and many more to life on these rich and varied pages.
• Illuminating text relays the story of each species, from how they live and why they are endangered to what is being done about it.
• Complete with a map detailing where each species can still be found to enrich the reading experience further and inspire additional research.
A visually rich, timely, informative book raises awareness in the most spectacular way.
Millie Marotta is a freelance illustrator working from her studio by the sea in a little corner of West Wales. She grew up in the wilderness of rural Wales where she developed a fascination with all things flora and fauna, which, along with intricate pattern and detail, remains an ongoing theme in her work. Millie's intention is simply to create beautiful artwork which captivates, charms, and inspires a curiosity in others for the natural world.
A Wild Child's Guide to Endangered Animals makes an enlightening gift for any nature or animal enthusiast.
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Millie Marotta is a freelance illustrator working from her studio by the sea in a little corner of West Wales. She grew up in the wilderness of rural Wales where she developed a fascination with all things flora and fauna, which, along with intricate pattern and detail, remains an ongoing theme in her work. Millie's intention is simply to create beautiful artwork which captivates, charms, and inspires a curiosity in others for the natural world.
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由于渔业捕捞滥用炸药和氰化物,曲纹唇鱼的家园已惨遭破坏。捕食时,曲纹唇鱼得时刻留心偷猎者:身为东南亚最昂贵的鱼类之一,它极易遭遇捕捞。
时至今日,我们失去物种的速度已远远大于发现新物种的速度。
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