"A Life in the Wild: George Schaller's Struggle to Save the Last Great Beasts" by Pamela S. Turner chronicles the life and work of the renowned wildlife biologist George Schaller. The book details his groundbreaking research and tireless advocacy for the conservation of iconic species such as tigers, mountain gorillas, and pandas. Through personal anecdotes and reflections on his adventures in remote regions, Turner highlights Schaller's passion and dedication to protecting wildlife and their habitats. This inspiring narrative celebrates the impact of one man's commitment to preserving endangered animals, emphasizing the urgent need for ongoing conservation efforts in a changing world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Life in the Wild .

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-8th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

There are 103 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .

Pamela S. Turner is an author, mother, and world traveler. She has written numerous books for young readers, including the acclaimed Hachiko The True Story of a Loyal Dog , Gorilla Doctors , A Life in the Wild (Charlesbridge), the acclaimed The Frog Scientist, and Project Seahorse . She lives in Oakland, California, with her family.