Operation pangolin : saving the world's only scaled mammal / Suzi Eszterhas.
"Prized for their hard scales, pangolins are one of the most poached animals on the planet. They are also highly endangered. Yet scientists know very little about them. Pangolin rescuers and researchers such as Thai Nguyen have the difficult task of saving pangolins, changing local laws to prevent poaching, educating local communities, and learning more about these mysterious creatures. Join author and photographer Suzi Eszterhas in this exploration of the jungles of Vietnam where Thai works with the Save Vietnam’s Wildlife organization to save endangered pangolins." --publisher's website.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781728442952
- ISBN: 1728442958
- Physical Description: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, [2023]
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 39) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: Meet Thai -- What is a pangolin? -- Adaptations for anteating -- Pangolins around the world -- Pangolins in trouble -- Thai to the rescue -- Pangolin checkup -- Happy, healthy pangolins -- A tiny surprise -- Back to the wild -- Teaching people about pangolins -- Zoos on team pangolin -- Solving pangolin mysteries -- Pangolins need your help. |
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Subject: | Pangolins > Juvenile literature. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Emmaus Public Library | J 599.31 ESZT (Text)
Memorial:
IN MEMORY OF NANA NANCY LUCAS BY AMY LUCAS
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36446002087297 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
Indian Valley Public Library | Juv 599.31 Eszterhas (Text) | 39427103717690 | Juvenile Nonfiction Room: Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
Schuylkill Valley Community Library | J 599.31 ESZ (Text) | 33249024224226 | Children's Non-fiction | Checked Out | 04/03/2024 |
Summary:
"Prized for their hard scales, pangolins are one of the most poached animals on the planet. They are also highly endangered. Yet scientists know very little about them. Pangolin rescuers and researchers such as Thai Nguyen have the difficult task of saving pangolins, changing local laws to prevent poaching, educating local communities, and learning more about these mysterious creatures. Join author and photographer Suzi Eszterhas in this exploration of the jungles of Vietnam where Thai works with the Save Vietnam’s Wildlife organization to save endangered pangolins." --publisher's website.