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Return of the Wild

20 of Nature's Greatest Success Stories
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Return of the Wild by Helen Scales is a captivating children's book that explores the wonders of nature and wildlife. It takes readers on an enlightening journey about the revival of endangered species and their impact on the ecosystem. Through engaging stories and vivid illustrations, young readers learn about environmental conservation and the importance of protecting our planet's biodiversity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by wildlife and have a love for adventure. It takes young readers on an exciting journey to uncover the wonders of nature and the importance of conservation, making it both educational and entertaining for curious minds.

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An illustrated collection of hopeful stories exploring the recovery of nature in the face of extinction and environmental challenges.

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Discover the extraordinary ways nature has come back from the brink in this collection of 20 environmental success stories from around the world, written by Dr Helen Scales and beautifully illustrated by Good Wives and Warriors. From humpback whale populations thriving again in the freezing seas of Alaska and the recovery of kiwi populations in New Zealand, to the setting up of tiger sanctuaries and reserves in India and the return of elephant seals from 'extinction', this book plants a message of hope and shows children that positive change is possible.

As well as the 20 recovery stories, Return of the Wild teaches children about the different habitats that animals and plants around the world call home – oceans, forests, deserts and more – and introduces them to the real people supporting endangered species.

Finishing off with small tips on what children at home can do to help the wild world, from wearing eco-friendly suncream while swimming in the sea to using less single-use plastic, this book reassures children that there are many ways to protect and save our planet from environmental harm.

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Return of the Wild by Helen Scales has been praised for its engaging narrative style and informative content that captivates children's imagination. The book is noted for its beautiful illustrations and a compelling message about wildlife conservation, making it both educational and enjoyable for young readers. Helen Scales skillfully weaves storytelling with facts, encouraging curiosity and a deeper appreciation for nature among children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510230132

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Illustration: 64

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Good Wives and Warriors
  • Illustrated by Good Wives and Warriors

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Helen Scales (Author)

Dr. Helen Scales is a marine biologist, writer, and public broadcaster. She's written several books including Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells which is a Guardian bestseller, shortlisted for the Royal Society of Biology books prize and selected as book of the year by The Economist, Nature, The Times and Guardian as well as BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week. She has written for National Geographic, the Guardian, New Scientist, BBC Wildlife magazine and BBC Focus, among others, and also presents the Earth Unscrewed podcast. She's been a frequent guest on Brian Cox's Infinited Monkey Cage Podcast. Helen gives talks for schools, bookshops and science and literary festivals. She's also spoken at Google, the Royal Institute and has a Ted Talk called 'Stories from the Ocean'. She teaches marine biology and science writing at Cambridge University and is scientific advisor for the marine conservation charity Sea Changers.

www.helenscales.com

Good Wives and Warriors (Illustrator)

Becky Bolton and Louise Chappell have been working collaboratively as Good Wives and Warriors since 2007, soon after graduating from the Painting Department at The Glasgow School of Art. They divide their time between designing large-scale installations for fine art settings and undertaking design commissions for companies in the UK and abroad, including Absolut Vodka, Tiger Beer, Swarovski, Adidas, Chevrolet and Swatch. They have exhibited around the world, including shows in Berlin, Paris, Melbourne, Buenos Aires, San Francisco and Sao Paulo and have been featured in a number of publications and books including ICON Magazine, Wired Magazine and the Taschen books Illustration Now!3 and Portraits. They are currently based in London.

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