Hainan Gibbon

Name: Hainan Gibbon
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781838935481
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By Ben Garrod

Series: Extinct the Story of Life on Earth

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Hainan Gibbon by Ben Garrod is an engaging children's book that explores the world of the critically endangered Hainan gibbons. Through captivating storytelling and vibrant illustrations, the book takes young readers on an adventure into the gibbons' tropical forest habitat, highlighting the challenges they face and the conservation efforts aimed at saving them. It serves as both an educational and inspiring call to action for animal protection and environmental awareness.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by wildlife conservation and love learning about rare and endangered species through engaging storytelling. Written by Ben Garrod, it's perfect for children who are curious about gibbons and want to understand the importance of protecting these unique creatures.

Hainan Gibbon

Description

TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level science fun.

Can we make the Hainan Gibbon a super-survivor? It's one of our closest living relatives and among the most endangered animals on our planet. Can we change our role in the story of life, from being super-careless to being super-savers and do what we can to help our most interesting, incredible, and important species from going extinct? The future depends on us.

'An absolutely fascinating read... Highly recommended.' BookTrust

Collect all eight books about animals we have lost in mass extinctions caused by asteroids or mega-volcanoes, clashing continents, and climate change. Past brought to full-colour life by palaeoartist Gabriel Ugueto.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838935481

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zephyr

Illustration: 50 integrated colour

Contributors:

Illustrated by Gabriel Ugueto

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 288g

Pages: 128

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Ben Garrod Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Science & Nature Series: Extinct the Story of Life on Earth

About the Author

Ben Garrod is Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement at the University of East Anglia. He broadcasts regularly on TV and radio and is trustee and ambassador of a number of key conservation organisations. His previous books include So You Think You Know About... Dinosaurs? and The Chimpanzee and Me, published by Zephyr. bengarrod.co.uk Twitter/Instagram: @Ben_garrod

Gabriel Ugueto is a scientific illustrator, palaeoartist and herpetologist based in Miami, Florida. His work reflects the latest scientific hypotheses about the animals he reconstructs, and his illustrations have appeared in books, museums, journals, magazines, and TV documentaries. gabrielugueto.com Twitter/Instagram: @serpenillus