Author: Melissa Gaskill
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1623496691
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Perhaps nothing about nature calls to us as deeply as wild animals. To see an enormous whale leaping out of the water, the eerily human eyes of a gorilla, or the comical waddle of a penguin; to hear the ethereal howl of a wolf or majestic roar of a lion—these experiences change us. Around the world, animal populations are threatened by loss of habitat, pollution, climate change, overhunting, and poaching—and yet wildlife-based tourism is growing rapidly and makes up as much as forty percent of the worldwide tourism industry today. In Pandas to Penguins, nature journalist Melissa Gaskill profiles twenty-five species and one endangered ecosystem, highlighting local ecofriendly travel outfitters operating in the area for those seeking out their own enriching personal experience with wildlife. She provides basic information about each animal’s behavior and biology, descriptions of the threats they face, and maps, photographs, and first-person accounts of wildlife watching. Each species meets three basic criteria: 1) some level of risk to its survival, 2) a reasonably accessible habitat where travelers have a chance to view the animal in the wild in its natural setting, and 3) responsible tourism that directly benefits the animal or its habitat. More than a wildlife bucket list or an exhortation to “see them before they’re gone,” this guide is intended to identify wildlife experiences that can be life changing for people as well as animals. Extinction is tragic but not inevitable. We can all do something to make a difference, and Pandas to Penguins is an important resource for adventurers and armchair travelers alike.
Pandas to Penguins
Author: Melissa Gaskill
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1623496691
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Perhaps nothing about nature calls to us as deeply as wild animals. To see an enormous whale leaping out of the water, the eerily human eyes of a gorilla, or the comical waddle of a penguin; to hear the ethereal howl of a wolf or majestic roar of a lion—these experiences change us. Around the world, animal populations are threatened by loss of habitat, pollution, climate change, overhunting, and poaching—and yet wildlife-based tourism is growing rapidly and makes up as much as forty percent of the worldwide tourism industry today. In Pandas to Penguins, nature journalist Melissa Gaskill profiles twenty-five species and one endangered ecosystem, highlighting local ecofriendly travel outfitters operating in the area for those seeking out their own enriching personal experience with wildlife. She provides basic information about each animal’s behavior and biology, descriptions of the threats they face, and maps, photographs, and first-person accounts of wildlife watching. Each species meets three basic criteria: 1) some level of risk to its survival, 2) a reasonably accessible habitat where travelers have a chance to view the animal in the wild in its natural setting, and 3) responsible tourism that directly benefits the animal or its habitat. More than a wildlife bucket list or an exhortation to “see them before they’re gone,” this guide is intended to identify wildlife experiences that can be life changing for people as well as animals. Extinction is tragic but not inevitable. We can all do something to make a difference, and Pandas to Penguins is an important resource for adventurers and armchair travelers alike.
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1623496691
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Perhaps nothing about nature calls to us as deeply as wild animals. To see an enormous whale leaping out of the water, the eerily human eyes of a gorilla, or the comical waddle of a penguin; to hear the ethereal howl of a wolf or majestic roar of a lion—these experiences change us. Around the world, animal populations are threatened by loss of habitat, pollution, climate change, overhunting, and poaching—and yet wildlife-based tourism is growing rapidly and makes up as much as forty percent of the worldwide tourism industry today. In Pandas to Penguins, nature journalist Melissa Gaskill profiles twenty-five species and one endangered ecosystem, highlighting local ecofriendly travel outfitters operating in the area for those seeking out their own enriching personal experience with wildlife. She provides basic information about each animal’s behavior and biology, descriptions of the threats they face, and maps, photographs, and first-person accounts of wildlife watching. Each species meets three basic criteria: 1) some level of risk to its survival, 2) a reasonably accessible habitat where travelers have a chance to view the animal in the wild in its natural setting, and 3) responsible tourism that directly benefits the animal or its habitat. More than a wildlife bucket list or an exhortation to “see them before they’re gone,” this guide is intended to identify wildlife experiences that can be life changing for people as well as animals. Extinction is tragic but not inevitable. We can all do something to make a difference, and Pandas to Penguins is an important resource for adventurers and armchair travelers alike.
I'll Wait, Mr Panda
Author: Steve Antony
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
ISBN: 9781444944198
Category : Board books
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
This board book combines stunning art, an unforgettable panda and a hilarious lesson in good manners and patience. Steve Antony's Mr Panda has taken the publishing world by storm and has sold over 300,000 copies to date. Mr Panda is making a surprise. What is it? The animals must wait and see. But waiting is BORING. Only one little penguin has the patience and politeness to stick around. Will he be rewarded? "...there's a new pre-school politeness tsar in town." THE TIMES
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
ISBN: 9781444944198
Category : Board books
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
This board book combines stunning art, an unforgettable panda and a hilarious lesson in good manners and patience. Steve Antony's Mr Panda has taken the publishing world by storm and has sold over 300,000 copies to date. Mr Panda is making a surprise. What is it? The animals must wait and see. But waiting is BORING. Only one little penguin has the patience and politeness to stick around. Will he be rewarded? "...there's a new pre-school politeness tsar in town." THE TIMES
Pandas, Polar Bears, Penguins
Author: B. (Brenda) Chapman
Publisher: [Whitby, Ont.] : S&S Learning Materials
ISBN: 9781550352818
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: [Whitby, Ont.] : S&S Learning Materials
ISBN: 9781550352818
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Penguins
Author: Jane Arlington
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 9780836891010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of penguins.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 9780836891010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of penguins.
A Baby Panda Is Born
Author: Kristin Ostby
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448447207
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Kids will love reading all about the panda Mei Lan, born at the Atlanta Zoo in September 2006. Through her story, they'll learn about what newborn pandas are like (they're the size of a stick of butter!), about their development, and about what life is like for pandas in the wild. This book also touches on efforts to protect this endangered species.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448447207
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Kids will love reading all about the panda Mei Lan, born at the Atlanta Zoo in September 2006. Through her story, they'll learn about what newborn pandas are like (they're the size of a stick of butter!), about their development, and about what life is like for pandas in the wild. This book also touches on efforts to protect this endangered species.
A Perfect Time for Pandas
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781480639997
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Magically transported to southwest China to find the final object needed to break the spell on the wizard Merlin's beloved penguin, Jack and Annie take a side trip to the world's largest giant panda reserve.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781480639997
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Magically transported to southwest China to find the final object needed to break the spell on the wizard Merlin's beloved penguin, Jack and Annie take a side trip to the world's largest giant panda reserve.
Pandas
Author: Katie Franks
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1477765816
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Did you know that the panda eats up to 30 pounds of bamboo a day? Or that when they are born, pandas only weigh 7 ounces? With basic text and illustrative photography, this book teaches readers about some of the cutest bears in the world.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1477765816
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Did you know that the panda eats up to 30 pounds of bamboo a day? Or that when they are born, pandas only weigh 7 ounces? With basic text and illustrative photography, this book teaches readers about some of the cutest bears in the world.
Penguins
Author: Anne Wendorff
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612111459
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Did you know that penguins toboggan? They sometimes travel by sliding over ice on their stomachs. Beginning readers will discover the physical characteristics of penguins and learn how they move in water and on land.
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612111459
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Did you know that penguins toboggan? They sometimes travel by sliding over ice on their stomachs. Beginning readers will discover the physical characteristics of penguins and learn how they move in water and on land.
Pandas
Author: Susan Kueffner
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 9780836891003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of pandas.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 9780836891003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of pandas.
Penguins!
Author: Anne Schreiber
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426304277
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Learn about penguins and how they live.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426304277
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Learn about penguins and how they live.