Radek Maly

Gebundenes Buch

Atlas of Endangered Animals

Beschreibung

Explore the World’s Most Threatened Creatures Ever wondered which animals are teetering on the edge of extinction and why? Atlas of Endangered Animals takes you on a global journey to meet 41 extraordinary species fighting for survival. Through beautiful illustrations and compelling stories, discover how these creatures live, what makes them unique, and the urgent challenges they face. Designed for readers ages 9 and up, this encyclopedia blends science, geography, and conservation insights. Each full-page spread features detailed artwork, size comparisons, and fascinating facts that reveal the delicate balance of life on Earth and what happens when that balance is disrupted. From the elusive snow leopard to the critically endangered axolotl, this book is both a celebration of biodiversity and a call to action to protect it. * Forty-One Endangered Species: Learn about rare animals from every continent, including iconic species like the giant panda and lesser-known marvels like the pangolin. * Gorgeous Visuals: Full-page illustrations, scientific diagrams, and silhouette comparisons bring each creature vividly to life. * Inspiring and Informative: Encourages ecological awareness and sparks conversations about conservation and human impact. * Oversized Format: A striking coffee-table-style book perfect for classrooms, libraries, and curious young minds. * Perfect for Curious Minds and Classrooms: Supports STEM learning and sparks empathy by showing the real-world impact of science and conservation, making it an ideal gift for young nature lovers and a valuable resource for educators. For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books. 

Autor

Radek Maly is a Czech writer, poet, translator, and university teacher. He has achieved international success through his young adult book Franz Kafka: A Man of His Time and Our Own (2017) and his picture book Our Cat’s Day (2023). His non-fiction books Atlas of Extinct Animals (2021), Atlas of Endangered Animals (2021), and Atlas of Prehistoric Animals (2025) have been translated into several languages, and his poetry collection for children Postman Wind (2011) was entered on the IBBY Honour List. Pavel Dvorsky is a Czech commercial and graphic artist who has illustrated dozens of science and popular science publications. From 1966–1972, he studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, and afterward returned to Brno, where he established the Department of Graphic Design and Illustration at the Secondary School for Art and Design. In reconstructing the prehistoric world, Dvorsky has collaborated with many anthropologists and archeologists. In addition to his commercial and graphic artwork, he has designed stamps for the Czech Post Office since 2004. He was born in Brno in 1946.

Produktdetails

• Large Encyclopedias of Animals
• Verlag: Albatros nakladatelstvi as
• Seitenzahl: 88
• Altersempfehlung: 9 bis 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. April 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 340mm x 239mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 878g
• ISBN-13: 9788000061276
• ISBN-10: 8000061279
• Artikelnr.: 60977433