Sandra Markle
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Golden lion tamarins are found only in Brazilian forests. These small, remarkable monkeys once had plenty of space to roam and claim family territories. But years of deforestation caused their numbers to shrink. They were in serious danger of becoming extinct. In order to find out why, scientists studied the animals in zoo settings, but they were not reproducing, so scientist had to solve that mystery first. A real concern was that If scientists...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Christopher Columbus set out on the journey that would make him famous, and take him to the New world. He and his crew were the first Europeans to see the astounding variety of wildlife in the part of the world we now call the Americas. Here, taken from his ship's logs, is an account of the creatures that fascinated and amazed Columbus and his crew, from flocks of riotously colored parrots to ten-inch-long lizards fit for a feast. Brought to life...
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