The tragedy of extinction is explained through the dramatic story of a legendary bird, the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, and of those who tried to possess it, paint it, shoot it, sell it, and, in a last-ditch effort, save it. A powerful saga that sweeps through two hundred years of history, it introduces artists like John James Audubon, bird collectors like William Brewster, and finally a new breed of scientist in Cornell's Arthur A. "Doc" Allen and his young ornithology student, James Tanner, whose quest to save the Ivory-bill culminates in one of the first great conservation showdowns in U.S....

CHILDREN'S ANIMAL ATLAS is the perfect first atlas for young animal lovers. The colourfully illustrated maps contain essential geographical information such as countries, principal mountains, rivers, and lakes. The book is crammed with interactive fun, so that young readers can truly engage with the animal world.

- Find the animals Look for the stunning pictorial icons featuring unique animals. - Fill in the spotter's guide with stickers.
- Display the poster and decorate with animal stickers
- use the Fact File panel on each map to learn key information.