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 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?
32 pages 978-0792271123 Ages 7-10
Keywords: endangered animals, endangered species, science, Science Curriculum, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old
Recommended by: Barb Langridge, abookandahug.com
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In paintings and text the author describes his feelings about a variety of animals and explains the threats each species has faced and what can be done to protect them.---from the publisher