These radical rodents were once almost hunted to extinction for their prized fur, but today we are building a new relationship with them, and our appreciation of the benefits they offer as habitat creators and water stewards is growing. Packed with facts and personal stories, this book looks at the beaver’s biology and behavior and illuminates its vital role as a keystone species. The beaver’s comeback is one of North America’s greatest conservation success stories and Beavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem Engineers introduces readers to the conservationists, scientists and young people who are working to build a better future for our furry friends.
These radical rodents were once almost hunted to extinction for their prized fur, but today we are building a new relationship with them, and our appreciation of the benefits they offer as habitat creators and water stewards is growing. Packed with facts and personal stories, this book looks at the beaver’s biology and behavior and illuminates its vital role as a keystone species. The beaver’s comeback is one of North America’s greatest conservation success stories and Beavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem Engineers introduces readers to the conservationists, scientists and young people who are working to build a better future for our furry friends.
Beavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem Engineers
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Beavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem Engineers
128
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781459824690 |
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| Publisher: | Orca Book Publishers |
| Publication date: | 05/11/2021 |
| Series: | Orca Wild , #6 |
| Pages: | 128 |
| Sales rank: | 767,382 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.62(d) |
| Lexile: | 1110L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 9 - 12 Years |