2011 Sibert Medal Winner On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last ninety-one kakapo parrots on earth. These trusting, flightless, and beautiful birds-the largest and most unusual parrots on earth-have suffered devastating population loss.Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New Zealand's National Kakapo Recovery Team is working to restore the kakapo population. With the help of fourteen humans who share a single hut and a passion for saving these odd ground-dwelling birds, the kakapo are making a comeback in New Zealand.Follow intrepid animal lovers Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop on a ten-day excursion to witness the exciting events in the life of the kakapo.
| Autor: | Montgomery, Sy |
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| ISBN: | 9780544668294 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Verlag: | Houghton Mifflin Company |
| Veröffentlicht: | 03.05.2016 |
| Untertitel: | Saving the World's Strangest Parrot |
| Schlagworte: | JUVENILE NONFICTION: Animals / Birds JUVENILE NONFICTION: Animals / General JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / Exploration & Discovery JUVENILE NONFICTION: Photography JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Biology JUVENILE NONFICTION: Travel |
| Altersempfehlung: | 10 - 12 |
In addition to researching films, articles, and thirty-six books, National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery has been honored with a Sibert Medal, two Science Book and Film Prizes from the National Association for the Advancement of Science, three honorary degrees, and many other awards. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire, with her husband, Howard Mansfield, and their border collie, Thurber.Nic Bishop, who holds a doctorate in the biological sciences, is the photographer of many acclaimed books for children. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand.Visit his website at: nicbishop.com