The dodo is dead : and other questions about extinct and endangered animals

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    • Charman, Andrew

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The dodo is dead : and other questions about extinct and endangered animals

Andrew Charman

(I wonder why)

Kingfisher, 2007, c1996

  • : pbk.

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Dodo is dead and other questions about extinct and endangered animals

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Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This is a highly popular and long-running series that explores the questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. "I Wonder Why the Dodo is Dead" takes a look at animals in danger, their habitats, causes of extinction and the efforts that are being made to conserve them. Sensitive to environmental issues, this a welcome and timely treatment of a high-interest topic.

Table of Contents

  • 4 Why are there no dinosaurs on Earth?
  • 5 Do all animals die out?
  • 6 Why is the dodo dead?
  • 12 Why are boats bad for manatees?
  • 15 Which 'extinct' animal returned to the wild?
  • 17 Why is it bad luck to be an aye-aye?
  • 18 Why are polar bears still at risk?
  • 21 Are there parks in the sea?
  • 22 When do parrots make bad pets?
  • 25 Who grabs robber crabs?
  • 26 Why do tigers need corridors?
  • 30 Why do animals need us?
  • 32 Index.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA91210644
  • ISBN
    • 9780753414460
  • LCCN
    2007282097
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    32 p.
  • Size
    22 cm
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