12 amphibians back from the brink

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Title:

12 amphibians back from the brink

Author:

Bell, Samantha, author.

Series:

Back from the brink.

Summary:

This book shares the survival stories of endangered species that have made a comeback. Learn about the human and natural factors that drove each species to the edge of extinction, and find out what helped them survive and thrive.-- Source other then the Library of Congress.

Contents:

Hula painted frog -- Hellbender salamander -- Panamanian golden frog -- Southern corroboree frog -- Kihansi spray toads -- Sagalla caecilian -- Giant Chinese salamander -- Chiricahua leopard frog -- Wyoming toads -- Texas blind salalmander -- White-bellied frog -- Mountain yellow-legged frog -- Fact sheet -- Glossary -- For more information -- Index -- About the author.

Physical Description:

32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Subject Term:

Endangered species -- Juvenile literature.

Wildlife recovery -- Juvenile literature.

Wildlife conservation -- Juvenile literature.

Amphibians -- Juvenile literature.

Publisher:

12-Story Library, an imprint of Peterson Publishing Company,

Publication Date:

2015

ISBN:

9781632350008

9781632350602

Publication Information:

North Mankato, MN : 12-Story Library, an imprint of Peterson Publishing Company, [2015]

Call Number:

J 597.8 BELLS

Holds: Copies:

Available:*

Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
33607003114447	Juvenile Nonfiction	597.8 BELL	Searching... Unknown	Searching... Unavailable

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12 Amphibians Back from the Brink introduces 12 amphibians that were on the brink of extinction and made an amazing comeback. Facts about habitat and diet are included, along with the reasons why the species were threatened and the science behind the work that helped them survive.

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 4-6-This attractively designed, useful set highlights conservation success stories with clear, well-organized information. Descriptions of each animal, focusing on its threatened status, lead to news about successful efforts to address the dangers. Explanations are clear and concise. Readers learn how a variety of protection strategies, which include government intervention, captive breeding, and citizen activism, have resulted in improved outlooks for these creatures, though many are still in serious peril. Smooth writing avoids the sensationalism that the topic sometimes engenders, and headlinelike chapter titles add appeal. Fact-boxes provide current statistics, while occasional "Think About It" features ask readers follow-up questions related to the text. Though not exceptionally eye-catching, all of the photos include useful captions with additional species information. The lack of range maps is one disappointing feature in an otherwise strong series. VERDICT Robust selections. © Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.