Black Mambas: The World's First All-Woman Anti-Poaching Unit

Description: "Go on patrol with the Black Mambas, South Africa's first women-led anti-poaching unit. Meet the rangers and discover all they do to protect the wildlife at the Balule Nature Reserve"--

Brief description: Kelly Crull is an author, illustrator, and photographer. His work includes Washed Ashore: Making Art from Ocean Plastic which was selected for the Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List and nominated for the Keystone to Reading Book Award. Kelly's lively school visits have been known to include reenactments of the Running of the Bulls and La Tomatina, the world's largest food fight. Crazy fiestas like these happen every day in Spain where he lives with his wife and three children.

Review Quotes:

"The most exhilarating parts of the book, however, follow the Black Mambas on patrol as they observe wildlife up close, search the bush for snares, look for signs of poachers, and even plan and carry out a poacher ambush--all without guns. Documenting these courageous accomplishments are thrilling, large-scale photographs of the Black Mambas in action and the animals they serve to protect.. . . A joyful tribute to these dauntless women."--starred, Booklist