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Bison
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- Book Synopsis
- Bison are North America's largest land animals. Some 170,000 wood bison once roamed northern regions, while at least 30 million plains bison trekked across the rest of the continent. Almost driven to extinction in the 1800s by decades of slaughter and hunting, this ecological and cultural keystone species supports biodiversity and strengthens the ecosystems around it. Bison: Community Builders and Grassland Caretakers celebrates the traditions and teachings of Indigenous Peoples and looks at how bison lovers of all backgrounds came together to save these iconic animals. Learn about the places where bison are regaining a hoof-hold and meet some of the young people who are welcoming bison back home. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Praise for Frances Backhouse: **x2605;"An important book for helping kids see past the sterotypes of terrifying grizzly bears and join the call for conservation."**x2014;School Library Journal, starred review for Grizzly Bears "The impressively comprehensive text is chatty and entertaining...This illuminating avian introduction is sure to make an owl out of anyone."**x2014;Booklist, review for Owls "An engaging book that will leave readers spouting facts about beavers. Students will have a new appreciation for these innovative builders and their significant impact on the landscape and ecosystems of North America."**x2014;School Library Journal, review for Beavers.
- About The Author
- Frances Backhouse is an award-winning environmental journalist and author who found her way to writing through science. As a kid, she loved exploring nature. She climbed trees, went for long walks with her dog in the river valley near her home, raised monarch butterflies from caterpillars and made plaster casts of animal tracks. Adulthood brought new adventures as she earned a bachelor of ccience degree in zoology and went on to work as a park naturalist and a biologist. Frances has written four books in the Orca Wild series and six books for adults. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia, and loves spending time outdoors wherever she is.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781459839236
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers, (15 April 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 96
- Weight
- 460 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 190 x 6 mm
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