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Chimpanzee Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife
By Patricia Bow Henry Bergh Children's Book Award Winner: Non-Fiction Environment and Ecology Honor 2004
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The ASPCA Henry Bergh Book Award honors books that promote the humane ethic of compassion and respect for all living things. |
Although we humans are closely related to chimpanzees, we are their greatest threats. Populations are shrinking due to habitat loss, poaching, bushmeat hunting, clear-cutting of their forest homes, snare traps and the entertainment industry. Some scientists say the species will not last in the wild another ten years.
This well-written, hard-hitting book takes a look at the current situation faced by chimpanzees, and introduces young readers to the people who have devoted their lives to protecting these endangered animals. Color photos, a "Fast Facts" section and a list of ways to help complete this compelling read.
TSoftcover, ages 9-12.
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