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The Tapir Scientist: Saving South America's Largest Mammal


Scientists in the Field

School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8

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No. of pages 80

Published: 2017

Great for age 7-13 years

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In "The Tapir Scientist: Saving South America's Largest Mammal," readers are introduced to the fascinating world of the tapir, a large, herbivorous mammal often referred to as a living fossil. The book follows the dedicated efforts of scientists as they study these elusive animals in their natural habitat, exploring their behaviors and habitats. It highlights the critical conservation challenges they face amidst threats like habitat loss and poaching. Through engaging photography and vivid storytelling, Nic Bishop sheds light on the importance of tapirs in their ecosystems and the efforts being made to protect this remarkable species from extinction. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is part of a book series called Scientists in the Field .

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-12 years.

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Clarion Books .

Sy Montgomery writes award-winning books for children as well as adults. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire. www. symontgomery. com Nic Bishop is the photographer of many acclaimed books for children. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand. www. nicbishop. com Nic Bishop , an award-winning photographer, is well known for his stunning photos of the natural world. He lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Visit him at www. nicbishop. com.

 

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Scientists in the Field