Author: Will Cuppy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780226128269
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 114

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Humorous essays poke fun at the natural world, extinct animals, pet snakes, and the noises of fish

Author: Tim Fridtjof Flannery
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
ISBN: 9780871137975
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 212

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A short description of the extinct animal along with a color drawing.

Author: Johnny Marciano
Publisher: Akashic Books
ISBN: 1617759635
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39

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Let’s learn about the most mystifying species to ever walk the Earth! Plib is like every other Nøørfbløøk kid on Earth, except for one thing. He loves humans--those horrible, terrifying monsters who dominated the planet ten million years ago. Only one thing about the humans bothers Plib. What happened to them all? Did they turn the planet into an uninhabitable wasteland? Or did they turn on each other? Or did the humans die out because of something else they did--or didn’t--do? Find the answer in How Did Humans Go Extinct?

Author: Rebecca E. Hirsch
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books ™
ISBN: 1512439029
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116

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In the twenty-first century, because of climate change and other human activities, many animal species have become extinct, and many others are at risk of extinction. Once they are gone, we cannot bring them back—or can we? With techniques such as cloning, scientists want to reverse extinction and return lost species to the wild. Some scientists want to create clones of recently extinct animals, while others want to make new hybrid animals. Many people are opposed to de-extinction. Some critics say that the work diverts attention from efforts to save species that are endangered. Others say that de-extinction amounts to scientists "playing God." Explore the pros and cons of de-extinction and the cutting-edge science that makes it possible.

Author: Karen Rivers
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374302456
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257

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Grief can sometimes feel like being caught in the jaws of a great white shark. J.C., who goes by the nickname Sharky, has been having a hard time ever since his best friend died in front of him in what might or might not have been an accident. Shell-shocked, Sharky spends countless hours holed up in his room, obsessively watching documentaries about sharks and climate change—and texting his dead friend. Hoping a change of location will help, Sharky’s mom sends him to visit his dad on a remote island in Canada. There, Sharky meets a girl who just may show him how to live—and love—again.

Author: Scott Cooney
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451686978
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 112

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In the proud tradition of the Center for Failimological Research, an illustrated field guide to animals who’ve become extinct—for good reason—including the Bipolar Bear, Neapolitan Zebra, and Combover Eagle. Before there was Darwin, before there was man’s best friend, there were . . . Failimals. The Royal Failimal Society presents the Unchameleon, Bipolar Bear, Emo Emu, and other Darwin-defiant animals that, though fascinating, have clearly become extinct for a reason. The culmination of years of research, study, and observation across each continent and every era, Extinct for a Reason is the definitive field guide to the hows, whys, and whats of Failimals and Evolosers. With colorful illustrations and vital information on everything from mating habits to defense mechanisms, this book is a must-have for any species considering undergoing the evolutionary process. Learn how to avoid common mistakes, such as: Alienating oneself from one's peers (see: Goth Sloth) Refusing to admit one's genes are improperly sized (see: Muffintopotamus) Having dangerously high levels of charisma (see: Elvisaurus) Weeded out but still proud, the curious creatures collected within serve as a warning to ambitious animals everywhere: Evolve with Caution.

Author: Clive Finlayson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199239193
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 286

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Originally published in hardcover: Oxford; New York: Oxford Universtiy Press, 2009.

Author: Bobbie Kalman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780778727798
Category : Endangered species
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The extinction of the dinosaurs may have been the result of an asteroid hitting Earth or an Ice Age freezing them to death. Today, animals such as elephants, zebras, tigers and leopards, some wolves, and many kinds of primates may still face extinction due to climate change, habitat loss, hunting, poaching, and pollution. This fascinating book introduces and explains the designations of endangerment--from extinct in the wild to vulnerable.

Author: Michael Blencowe
Publisher: Aurum Press
ISBN: 0711276927
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 208

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Gone is a fascinating and timely illustrated narrative exploring the lively tales of eleven extraordinary extinct species from around the globe––sharing an enlightening story of extinction and conservation for today.

Author: Lucas Riera
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9781838660376
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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A gorgeously illustrated tribute to animals that no longer live on our planet, paired with information on how we can save future species This exploration of animals that we have lost over the past century, from the California grizzly to the Persian tiger, aims to create awareness and inspire children to act responsibly toward their environment. Each animal's story of how it came to extinction is told through graphically stunning illustrations and information packed spreads. Further scientific resources and profiles of animals that have been rediscovered or successfully reintroduced into the wild empower children with the knowledge and tools necessary to aid in conservation and encourage sustainability.