From the illustrator of Herstory (a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2018) comes a fascinating and touching book about fifty extraordinary animals that made human history!
Discover these amazing true tales of wild and wonderful lives—animal lives, that is!
We often read heroic stories of brave people who made their mark on history. But did you know there are some pretty courageous creatures in our world, too? This captivating collection gathers fifty heartwarming, surprising, and powerful true stories of animals around the world who displayed immense bravery, aided in groundbreaking discoveries, and showed true friendship.
Featuring a range of animals—from heroes to helpers, adventurers to achievers, and many more—young readers will discover some of the most unforgettable animals of all time. Compelling and gorgeously illustrated, WildLives is the perfect introduction to some of the amazing animals whose wild lives have made history.---from the publisher
122 pages 978-1534454842 Ages 8 and up
Keywords: animals, world history, zoology, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old, 11 year old, narrative non-fiction
Also in this series: Herstory; Kidstory
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There are more than 1 000 000 species of animals that have been identified on the planet, ranging from the smallest tiddlers in the shallows of the pond to the largest beasts that roam the jungles. While each is fascinating, there are some individuals who have lived outstanding lives, making an incredible contribution to their species or ours.
In this collection of true stories, the lives of 50 remarkable creatures are documented and celebrated. Among them, there is the story of Cher Ami, a pigeon who saved soldiers' lives in World War 1 ( a story echoed in On Gallant Wings); Ozy who showed the staff at the Island Bay Marine Research Centre in Wellington, New Zealand, just how intelligent an octopus is; and, of course, the legendary Duffy, the donkey who assisted Simpson at Gallipoli.
Divided into sections of Rescue & Protect; Adventure & explore. Change & Solve; Discover & Pioneer, and Inspire & Influence, reflecting the nature of the animal's significance, each story has an illustrated double spread with information that is easy to read and gives enough information to not only satisfy curiosity but also inspire further investigation.
While some animals are recognised by awards like the Dickin Medal for bravery and courage, there are so many more that make people's lives better but go unnoticed - even the companion dog who safely guides the sight-impaired or is the reason someone gets out of bed in the morning, has a story to tell. This book could be the starting point to investigating those.
This review can also be found here.
Recommended by: Barbara Braxton, Teacher Librarian, New South Wales AUSTRALIA
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