- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (Jun 1 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 044658178X
- ISBN-13: 978-0446581783
- Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 3.2 x 22.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 640 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#248,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #40 in Books > Outdoors & Nature > Conservation > Wildlife
- #49 in Books > Outdoors & Nature > Conservation > Endangered Species
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"These accounts of conservation success are inspirational." --Publisher's Weekly
"Goodall's intimate writing style and sense of wonder pull the reader into each account... The mix of personal and scientific makes for a compelling read." --Booklist
"Goodall's intimate writing style and sense of wonder pull the reader into each account... The mix of personal and scientific makes for a compelling read." --Booklist
Book Description
At a time when animal species are becoming extinct on every continent and we are confronted with bad news about the environment nearly every day, Jane Goodall, one of the world's most renowned scientists, brings us inspiring news about the future of the animal kingdom. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall-along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard-shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the California Condor, the Black-Footed Ferret, and more; all formerly endangered species and species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are now being regenerated.
Interweaving her own first-hand experiences in the field with the compelling research of premier scientists, Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated environmentalists and the truly critical need to protect the habitats of these beloved species. At once a celebration of the animal kingdom and a passionate call to arms, HOPE FOR ANIMALS THEIR WORLD presents an uplifting, hopeful message for the future of animal-human coexistence.
Interweaving her own first-hand experiences in the field with the compelling research of premier scientists, Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated environmentalists and the truly critical need to protect the habitats of these beloved species. At once a celebration of the animal kingdom and a passionate call to arms, HOPE FOR ANIMALS THEIR WORLD presents an uplifting, hopeful message for the future of animal-human coexistence.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Put it in the school curriculum. Maybe sixth grade,
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This review is from: Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink (Hardcover)
Goodall writes in a way that serves equally for zoologists or school kids. She's clearly there as a narrator, but only enough to lend her good name to the animals and animal protection activists she honors. She sounds like a Dalai Lama of the global conservation movement, able to lift hearts by her presence. The stories themselves are gritty with grim detail on the fate of animals, and each featured case involves a near brush with total extinction. The activists resort to captive breeding, predator exclusion fences, even extermination of invasive species. Then they have to gain buy-in from the local people. They have to slowly work toward community agreements on ways of living that allow biodiversity, or maybe even stimulate it.I think every public school system should use this as a textbook. The kids would get a world of insight and it would naturally ignite passion. The index is loaded with ways the classes could learn through engagement in making a difference.
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4.4 out of 5 stars (14 customer reviews) 24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well researched book!,
By Kathleen San Martino - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink (Hardcover)
I have been a fan of Jane Goodall for a long time. This book demonstrates how involved she is with conservation and her quest for knowledge regarding the various species of animals, plants, fish, and insects on our planet.This text highlights just some of the animals that are or were: - extinct in nature - almost extinct in nature - those making a comeback in nature - those that were thought extinct (the Lazarus Syndrome) but have since been rediscovered - etc., etc. Some of the animals (and other rarities) you will become acquainted with are the Pere David's deer, Sumatran Rhino, some Asian Vultures, Panamanian Golden Frog, Crimson Spider Orchid (flower--picture only, no story), Coelacanth (fish), Lord Howe's Island phasmid (stick insect), the Tahina Palm (plant), etc., etc. The latest conservation efforts are presented in short book report form for each of the many extinct or almost extinct animals, plants, fish, and insects. The only reason I rated the book four stars is because you feel you are reading individual book reports instead of an engaging flowing narrative. However, I am not sure this book could have been written any other way. A website was mentioned as an extension to this book but no website address was given. As of today I could not find such a site during a Google search. "Hope for Animals and their World..." is definitely an enducational read for someone interested in the natural world. 14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Book that will Awaken my Children,
By Donnie - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink (Hardcover)
I read this book through the eyes of an elementary school teacher of the gifted.This school year, because of the book, my students will not focus on endangered animals but will celebrate the lives of those animals "rescued from the brink". I want to thank the authors for all the new knowledge that has allowed me to teach with understanding and has given me the tools necessary to awaken my children. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Offering a survey of environmentalists' efforts to protect the habitats of species,
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink (Hardcover)
Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink blends Jane Goodall's firsthand experiences with research from some of the world's foremost scientists, offering a survey of environmentalists' efforts to protect the habitats of species. A centerfold of color photos adds to a history of environmental efforts and threats to specific species as well as the animal kingdom as a whole.
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