Hope for Animals and Their World (Paperback)

Dr Jane Goodall

ISBN 10: 044658178X / ISBN 13: 9780446581783

Published by Little, Brown & Company, 2011

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Paperback. From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the National Geographic documentary Jane, comes an inspiring message about the future of the animal kingdom. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall--along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard--shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the California Condor, the Black-Footed Ferret, and more; all formerly endangered species and species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are now being regenerated. Interweaving her own first-hand experiences in the field with the compelling research of premier scientists, Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated environmentalists and the truly critical need to protect the habitats of these beloved species. At once a celebration of the animal kingdom and a passionate call to arms, Hope For Animals Their World presents an uplifting, hopeful message for the future of animal-human coexistence. "Goodall's intimate writing style and sense of wonder pull the reader into each account . The mix of personal and scientific makes for a compelling read." --Booklist "These accounts of conservation success are inspirational." --Publishers Weekly Originally published in hardcover by Grand Central Pub. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hope for Animals and Their World (Paperback)
• Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 044658178X
• ISBN 13: 9780446581783
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the National Geographic documentary Jane, comes an inspiring message about the future of the animal kingdom.

With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall—along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard—shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the California Condor, the Black-Footed Ferret, and more; all formerly endangered species and species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are now being regenerated.

Interweaving her own first-hand experiences in the field with the compelling research of premier scientists, Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated environmentalists and the truly critical need to protect the habitats of these beloved species.

At once a celebration of the animal kingdom and a passionate call to arms, Hope For Animals Their World presents an uplifting, hopeful message for the future of animal-human coexistence.

"Goodall's intimate writing style and sense of wonder pull the reader into each account … The mix of personal and scientific makes for a compelling read." —Booklist

"These accounts of conservation success are inspirational." —Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Jane Goodall is the world's foremost authority on chimpanzees. An internationally renowned conservationist, she is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and has received many distinguished awards in science. Dr. Goodall is also the author of many acclaimed books, including the bestseller Reason for Hope.

Thane Maynard is the director of the Cincinnati Zoo.