A book worth returning to multiple times. A fascinating primer on the intricacies of ecosystems." - Kirkus, starred review
Discover inspiring stories of wildlife brought back from the brink of extinction - a perfect gift for kids who care about the environment!
Rewilding means returning animals or plants to places where they used to live. In this book, acclaimed conservation biologist and science communicator David A. Steen introduces children to the scientists determined to turn back the hands of time to create a greener future. Read about awe-inspiring rewilding projects, including:
o The wolves that returned to Yellowstone National Park and dramatically improved the ecosystem
o The beavers reintroduced to their old territories to build dams to stop them flooding
o The Galapagos giant tortoises who beat the odds to survive extinction and return to their island home
Throughout the heartwarming true stories, beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Chiara Fedele, children will learn how different species evolved to live side by side and will see what it takes to be a conservation scientist. They might even be inspired to become a wildlife activist themselves!
By the end of the book kids will be left with a key message: it's not too late to fix the planet.
David A. Steen, author of Rewilding, is a wildlife scientist and conservation biologist. He's also a science communicator - Slate Magazine described him as The best biologist on Twitter" - and is also the author of The Secret of Snakes . Steen founded The Alongside Wildlife Foundation, which suggests better ways humans can live alongside animals. Chiara Fedeleis a multi-award-winning illustrator from Milan, who has won the prestigious Italian Children's Literature Prize. She has a degree in illustration from La Scuola del Fumetto and uses a combination of traditional styles and digital work. Fedele works for publishers all around the world, and also provides illustrated storyboards for advertising companies and filmmakers. Her work includes Jason G. Duesing's The Moon Speaks and Audre Ades's The Rabbi and the Reverend . Neon Squid creates beautiful nonfiction books for inquisitive kids (and kids at heart). We believe the most amazing stories are real ones, so our books are for children who want to decipher ancient scrolls, orbit distant stars, and dive into the deepest oceans. Our books are a labor of love - written by experts, illustrated by the best artists around, and produced using the finest materials, including sustainably sourced paper. We hope that by reading them kids are encouraged to further explore the world around them.