The beloved Atlantic Puffin was nearly extinct, till some enterprising scientists came to its rescue...
Gail Gibbons introduces readers to the fascinating lives of puffins and puffin conservation.
Puffins along the coast of Maine were once hunted to near-extinction. Now, through a careful breeding program, scientists eagerly await the puffins' return each year to hatch their young. With cheerful illustrations and clear text, Gail Gibbons explains the conservation program and the life cycle of this amazing bird.
According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons, "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." She has published more than 100 informational titles, all fully vetted by experts,. Her many honors include The Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.
- ISBN10 0823441636
- ISBN13 9780823441631
- Publish Date 15 January 2019 (first published 1 March 1991)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Holiday House Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780823441631