And Then There Was One: The Mysteries of Extinction

by Margery Facklam

Book Overview

Examines the many reasons for the extinction and near-extinction of animal species. Discusses how some near-extinctions have been reversed through special breeding programs and legislation to save... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316259845
• ISBN13: 9780316259842
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Sierra Club Books for Children
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

And Then There Was One

Dinosaurs are among the examples of extinct species examined here along with giant tortoises, passenger pigeons, and the dodo. Good discussion of environmental risk.