The Dodo (Gone Forever Series)

By Carl R. Green and William R. Sanford

Discusses the flightless bird that lived on the island of Mauritius and why it became extinct in the 1600s. Also describes the efforts of conservationists to protect endangered birds. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0896864553
• ISBN13: 9780896864559
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Crestwood House
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 6

Customer Reviews

Excellent guide to the history of the dodo bird

This book represents an excellent guide to learning more about the dodo bird, and its history. The authors cover historical observations and debates by scientists about the dodo, eventually coming to a consensus on what the dodo was and how it behaved. Full of beautiful pictures as well.