The Best Book of Endangered and Extinct Animals [Hardcover]

Christiane Gunzi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 9, 2004 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: The Best Book of

From dinosaurs to Siberian tigers, this title is a superb introduction to creatures that are either extinct, such as the dodo, or those that are under threat. Discover some of the wildest habitats on Earth and the endangered animals that live there. Examine how people are working to save their fellow creatures.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5 - A broad introduction to endangered and extinct animal life from prehistoric times to the modern day. The colorful spot art and full-pageillustrations serve primarily as attractive background. Both art and text are inadequate in providing clear insights; they do not give students a true portrayal of the science involved even in a general way. The most serious problems are with the text, which is imprecise in word choice and information, resulting in misconceptions. For example, "native" is defined in the glossary as "animals or plants that live in a specific place," which is only partially true as plants may inhabit a specific place even though they're not native. In addition, there is no documentation. Don Lessem's Dinosaurs to Dodos (Scholastic, 1999), John Burton's The Atlas of Endangered Species (Macmillan, 1991), and Katie DeKoster's Endangered Species (Gale, 1998) are better choices. - Nancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA
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About the Author

Christiane Gunzi is the author of several natural history books for children. Her works for Kingfisher include The Best Book of Big Cats, The Best Book of Snakes, The Best Book of Endangered and Extinct Animals, and The Best Book of Whales and Dolphins.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 31 pages
• Publisher: Kingfisher (September 9, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753457571
• ISBN-13: 978-0753457573
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #686,553 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great science book, February 2, 2005

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This review is from: The Best Book of Endangered and Extinct Animals (Hardcover)

This book is all about endangered and extinct animals. We learn what the difference between them are. We also learn a lot about extinct animal species of the world. The author explains that there are many species that are in danger of becoming extinct today. She tell us things that we can do to make the earth a better place for both people and animals.

The book had colorful double-page spreads with neat photos. Also it included informative captions and fact panels.

The illustrated glossary and index were helpful when looking for certain facts and animals.

I would recommend this book to kids who are interested in animal facts. Especially kids who want to learn more about animals that are no longer on the earth.