We need to protect the world we live in -- for ourselves and future generations. What is going to happen to planet Earth and the future of its wildlife? This challenging new book draws attention to the most pressing environmental concerns -- and suggests positive ways to prevent further damage. Animal Watch explains the issues -- from the loss of habitats and the effects of climate change to hunting for sport and the debate on the role of zoos. Hands-on experiments show readers how to explore the science behind the facts, while action globes suggest ways to make a difference on a daily basis. To highlight what is already being done, professionals, including a wildlife vet in Britain and a koala bear specialist in Australia, describe how their work is improving the chances of survival for the world's animals. Lively text, written in clear, nontechnical language, combines with dynamic images to suggest ways to protect our wildlife for the future.
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Reviewed with Martyn Bramwell's Animal Watch.
Gr. 5-7. These two entries in the Protecting Our Planet series give readers an overview of fundamental issues surrounding global food and animal conservation. Food Watch covers basic production problems in both first-world and developing countries, focusing on the challenges of feeding an ever-increasing population with shrinking resources. The text also covers some of the differences between chemical-based, big-business farming techniques and such sustainable approaches as organic farming. Animal Watch offers insight into habitats at risk, the endangering of species through hunting and trade, and current efforts to fight extinction. Both books pack information and sharp color photos onto the page in crowded formats that lend themselves more to browsing than to in-depth research. But frequent chapters detailing a day in the life of professionals, as well as hands-on activities and suggestions for taking positive action, increase the books' value, and both titles challenge readers to consider such essential questions as where food really comes from. Useful for sparking ideas for further research. Gillian Engberg
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DK's signature all-white background, well-designed montages of photographs, surrounded by equally well-chose bites of information, encourage happy browsing. (Bookpage)
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