Once there was a man named Noah who built an ark for two of each species of animal. This book is about Jim Arnosky's ark. Jim is excited about the 21st century, and he wants to take an ark of animals with him as the century changes. On his ark he is bringing some animals who were once endangered species and have recovered, thanks to caring people. He also tells the stories of some animals he is bringing on his ark because they may become endangered today. The illustrations are Jim's own paintings of wildlife. Would you like to make an ark too?

Once there was a man named Noah who built an ark for two of each species of animal.This book is about Jim Arnosky’s ark.Jim is excited about the 21^st century, and he wants to take an ark of animals with him as the century changes.On his ark he is bringing some animals who were once endangered species and have recovered, thanks to caring people.He also tells the stories of some animals he is bringing on his ark because they may become endangered today.The illustrations are Jim’s own paintings of wildlife.Would you like to make an ark too?