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Comeback Creatures: Discover the Wild Things Once Thought Extinct?
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $30.00
ISBN13: 9780711288362
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
Published: Sep 23 2025
Pages: 80
Weight: 1.76
Height: 0.55 Width: 10.16 Depth: 12.36
Language: English
Discover animals once thought extinct--found alive and thriving in the wild!
Earth is full of surprises. Every year, thousands of species vanish--gone, presumed extinct, lost forever . . . or are they?On rare occasions, creatures believed to have disappeared have been rediscovered by scientists and local communities. From the black-footed ferret, thought wiped out by disease until one turned up on a Wyoming porch, to the Pinocchio lizard, a quirky, long-nosed reptile hiding in Ecuador's cloud forests, these comeback stories span the globe.
Comeback Creatures is packed with inspiring tales of animals that beat the odds. It features:- Over 50 rediscovered species--from tiny frogs and rare reptiles to giant tortoises and singing dogs.
- Immersive habitat spreads that explore rainforests, deserts, islands, and oceans.
- Flip-to-reveal pages uncovering the fascinating story behind each rediscovery.
- Compendium snapshots highlighting even more species that defied extinction.
- Tips to become a wildlife detective and protect nature in your own backyard.
- A helpful glossary to explain key conservation and science terms.
Written by award-winning children's author Leisa Stewart-Sharpe and brought to life with stunning illustrations by Lucy Rose, Comeback Creatures is a hopeful, eye-opening look at conservation and the resilience of nature.
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