Koala Hospital
Author(s): Suzi Eszterhas
"Koala Hospital" kicks off the new 4-book Wildlife Rescue series from Owlkids Books. Each book introduces a species of animal in danger somewhere in the world and invites readers inside a rescue center that helps them. Photos by awardwinning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas give readers a rare view of the animals and the high level of care they receive. "Koala Hospital" features a koala rescue center in Australia. It shows why koalas are in danger, how they come to be in the sanctuary, and the process of healing and rehabilitating koalas for return to the wild. "Koala Hospital" also focuses on the people who work at the rescue center and how they aid the animals. Other special features include a map showing the rescue center and the koala s native habitat range, as well as an index, glossary, and author QA based on common questions from kids. An author s note at the end introduces readers to small-scale ways that even they can help save koalas. Informational text features: table of contents, photographs with captions A portion of the royalties from sales of this book will be donated to the Koala Hospital."
Product Information
A Junior Library Guild Selection, 2015 "A good read for animal and conservation enthusiasts." "Kirkus Reviews" "As adorable as one would expect.""Publisher's Weekly" "Will guide readers looking to make a difference in their own backyards.""Booklist" "An excellent resource for teachers to introduce their students to research and informational literacy. Highly recommended.""Canadian Review of Materials" "Koala Hospital delivers an enlightening, warm-hearted insight into koalas and their keepers...highly recommended for all interested in wild animal and habitat conservation and in animal rescue stories.""World Association of Kids Animals" "Heartwarming...an ideal non-fiction book for present and future koala lovers.""Resource Links" "Irresistible images work well with solid information to make this title in the Wildlife Rescue series perfect for elementary research. Recommended.""School Library Connection""
Suzi Esterhas is an award-winning wildlife photographer based in California. She is passionate about helping wildlife, and has even participated firsthand in the rescue of several animals. Her photographs have been published in books, magazines, and newspapers all over the world, including "National Geographic," "Ranger Rick," and "Time."
General Fields
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- : Owlkids Books Inc.
- : Owlkids Books Inc.
- : 0.476
- : 01 October 2015
- : 249mm X 231mm X 13mm
- : United States
- : 01 August 2016
- : books
Special Fields
- : Suzi Eszterhas
- : Hardback
- : en
- : 599.25
- : 48
- : illustrations