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OverviewSouthern white rhinos are in trouble. For years, a rumor has been spreading that their horns can be used to cure cancer, and poachers have been targeting these gentle creatures. Sandra Markle takes readers behind the scenes to see how civilians, volunteer organizations, and African governments are working together to protect rhinos. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sandra MarklePublisher: Lerner Publishing Group Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group Weight: 0.168kg ISBN: 9798765643297Pages: 48 Publication Date: 06 August 2024 Recommended Age: From 10 to 11 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children / Juvenile , Educational: Primary & Secondary Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""[A] compelling, hopeful account of ecosystem defense.""--starred, Kirkus Reviews -- (5/23/2018 12:00:00 AM) ""From the beginning scene to informative sections that expertly explain what a dire situation poaching has become for the rhinos, readers will be informed and enthralled throughout the fact-filled narrative.""--School Library Journal -- (6/27/2018 12:00:00 AM) ""Markle's clear, matter-of-fact text presents well-researched facts in an organized way. . . . An informative volume explaining an ongoing conservation crisis.""--Booklist -- (6/20/2018 12:00:00 AM)" Author InformationSandra Markle is the author of numerous award-winning books for children. A former elementary science teacher, she is a nationally-known science education consultant. Markle has received many honors for her series Animal Predators, Animal Scavengers, and Animal Prey. Several titles have been named as National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)/Children’s Book Council (CBC) Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, and Animal Predators was honored as a Top 10 Youth Nonfiction Series by Booklist. Over 500 schools participate in Markle's Book Explorers program which provides free resource-packed emails and classroom activities. Markle lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida with her husband, photographer Skip Jeffery. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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