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Saving Species

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Tigers, orangutans, pangolins, polar bears, fin whales, bees ... there are so many incredible animals that need saving!Join vet, conservationist and children's TV presenter Dr Jess French and take a trip around the world to meet 38 of the most extraordinary creatures on the planet. From... Read More
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Tigers, orangutans, pangolins, polar bears, fin whales, bees ... there are so many incredible animals that need saving!

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Tigers, orangutans, pangolins, polar bears, fin whales, bees ... there are so many incredible animals that need saving!

Join vet, conservationist and children's TV presenter Dr Jess French and take a trip around the world to meet 38 of the most extraordinary creatures on the planet. From the endangered animals we all know and love, like tigers, polar bears, orangutans and rhinos, to the less familiar pangolin, kakapo and vaquita, see these amazing creatures up close in their natural habitats. Visit jungles, mountains, rivers and coral reefs and learn about the threats to these species' survival, as well as the remarkable conservation efforts that are being undertaken to save them.

Illustrated in a stunning graphic artwork style, this beautiful gift book is sure to inspire future conservationists and animal lovers of all ages.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526360960

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wren & Rook

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by James Gilleard

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Jess French (Author)

Jess French is a passionate vet, zoologist and naturalist who has been named one of Britain's top 50 conservationists by BBC Wildlife magazine. She presented her own TV series on CBeebies called Minibeast Adventure with Jess and worked on Live 'n' Deadly (CBBC), Deadly Mission Madagascar (CBBC), Springwatch (BBC) and Micro Monsters 3D (Sky). Jess has written several books for children for many publishers.

James Gilleard (Illustrator)

James Gilleard is an illustrator and animator whose influences include 1950s, 60s and 70s animation, architecture and photography, vintage film posters and pulp comics. His beautifully textured digital illustrations have been used for posters, magazines, animations and books.

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