Rewilding: Giving Nature a Second Chance - Softcover

Love; Drake

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1554519616 ISBN 13: 9781554519613

Publisher: Annick Press, 2017

Synopsis

Rewilding is an important environmental movement to restore habitats to their natural state in order to support native species and make room for animals to move freely. In this comprehensive look at rewilding, the authors present examples from around the world where endangered animals have been rehabilitated and returned to their natural habitats. From pandas and peregrine falcons to jaguars and wolves, the story of these animals testifies to the fact that with good management, the extinction of species can be avoided. This book also relates how cities have begun to restore nature by planting everything from tiny rooftop gardens to huge parks on disused land. Written for 9 to 12-year olds, this book serves as a great resource for projects as well as a fascinating book to read or browse.

About this title

About the Author:

Ann Love teamed up with her sister Jane Drake and, together, they have published over thirty books for kids. Their works have an environmental focus based on a shared upbringing and travels, especially in the remoter parts of Canada.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 6 Up—What is "rewilding" and why should students know about it? Love expertly investigates this growing practice in an upbeat tone, providing readers with succinct discussions on key concepts such as cores, corridors, keystone species, and the importance of rewilding plants and animals. Several success stories are presented, such as transplanting trumpeter swans in Canada's Elk Island National Park, restoring grasslands in New Mexico with prairie dogs, and reintroducing wolves into Yellowstone National Park. Also discussed are attempts at raising animals in zoos for release, the pros and cons of bringing back animals from extinction with DNA, and living with animals that have adapted to living among people in cities. Tales of failed translocation attempts are also included. The layouts are slightly busy, often featuring several photos on one page, but the text is large and easily readable. The work ends with a positive outlook and proposes some questions for readers to ponder ("Does wilderness have to mean putting everything back exactly the way it was before people came along?). The helpful index pinpoints specific animals or geographic areas. VERDICT This is an excellent resource for those interested in nature.—Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio

About this edition

• Publisher: Annick Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1554519616
• ISBN 13: 9781554519613
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88