Description: A collection of inspiring conservation stories for kids looking at rewilding--the process of returning animals and plants to habitats where they once thrived.
Brief description: David A. Steen, author of Rewilding, is a wildlife scientist and conservation biologist. He's also a science communicator--Slate Magazine described him as "The best biologist on Twitter" --and is also the author of The Secret of Snakes. Steen founded The Alongside Wildlife Foundation, which suggests better ways humans can live alongside animals.
Review Quotes:
"A book worth returning to multiple times. A fascinating primer on the intricacies of ecosystems." -- Kirkus, starred review
"This informative, colourful hardback takes a detailed look inside the rewilding process, giving a whistle-stop tour of reintroduction projects around the globe and telling inspiring stories of wildlife brought back from the brink." -- BBC Wildlife"This comprehensive overview gives a brief introduction to the topic before focusing on a wide range of rewilding projects, from working with condors in California to beavers in England to Kihansi spray toads in Tanzania... well designed and thought-provoking." -- Booklist "For seven- or eight-and-up, a down-to-earth guide with a clear and hopeful message: humans have damaged the natural world, but with care, time and resources, we can make amends." -- Children's Book of the Month, The Guardian "A fascinating exploration of ecological restoration, perfectly pitched for children." -- JUNO Magazine
"This book is an excellent addition to any classroom or library and would be a fantastic supplement to science curriculum or further reading." -- Children's Literature