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Atlas of Extinct Animals
Series: Large Encyclopedias of Animals
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The first book in this series presents animals that once walked the Earth, but have vanished due to the actions of humankind.
In this book, award-winning poet Radek Malý tells the stories of forty-one extinct species and studies the causes of their sad demise. The large-format Atlas of Extinct Animals is supplemented with beautifully expressive full-page illustrations by gifted artist Jiří Grbavý and detailed pictures by renowned scientific illustrator Pavel Dvorský.
The gorgeous, detailed depictions and descriptions of species and their fates can only serve as a reminder and as a warning of how much life has already disappeared from the Earth. The atlas also shows that the disappearances continue. Page by page, it nears the present day and ultimately introduces creatures that still existed a few years ago, like the Zanzibar leopard (until 1996) and the Chinese river dolphin (until 2007).
In the end, we are left with a bitter question: Which creature will next be added to this atlas?
This book was selected by White Ravens 2020 for the annual catalogue of book recommendations in the field of international children's and youth literature.
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Atlas of Extinct Animals by Radek Maly is celebrated for its stunning illustrations by Jiří Grbavčič and Pavel Dvorsky, which accompany detailed accounts of extinct species. Reviewers highlight its success as both an educational resource and a visual delight, suitable for older children and adults. The book serves not only as a look into the past lives of 41 fascinating creatures but also as a poignant reminder of the impact of humans on nature.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9788000061269
Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 June 2022
Country: Czechia
Imprint: Albatros nakladatelstvi as
Illustration: Color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Pavel Dvorsky
- Illustrated by Jiri Grbavcic
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 228.0mm
Height: 330.0mm
Weight: 700g
Pages: 88
About the Author
Radek Mal is a Czech writer, poet, translator and university teacher. Of his works, his book for young adults Franz Kafka A Man of His Time and Our Own (2017) and the collection of poems for children Postman Wind (2011; entered on the IBBY Honour Roll) have achieved international success.
Pavel Dvorsk has illustrated dozens of publications, with scientific and popular-scientific themes predominating, is a teacher at the Secondary School for the Decorative Arts in Brno (Czech Republic), and since 2004 he has maintained a certain variety in his work by designing stamps for the Czech Post Office.
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