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Explore the Fascinating World of Extinct Creatures
Ever wonder what happened to the dodo, the woolly mammoth, or the Chinese river dolphin? Atlas of Extinct Animals brings 41 lost species back to life with stunning illustrations and captivating stories that reveal how they lived and why they vanished.
Aimed at readers ages 9 and up, this beautifully designed encyclopedia blends science, history, and art to explore the causes behind extinction, from climate shifts to human impact. Each full-page spread features illustrated artwork, size comparisons, and fascinating facts that help readers understand not just what these animals looked like, but how they lived and why they disappeared.
From the mighty mammoth to the tiny Tecopa pupfish, this book is a powerful reminder of Earth's fragile biodiversity and a call to protect what remains.
Forty-One Extinct Species: Learn about animals from all over the world that no longer exist, including recent extinctions like the Zanzibar leopard and Chinese river dolphin.
Stunning Visuals: Features full-page illustrations, scientific diagrams, and silhouette comparisons to bring each creature to life.
Thoughtful and Educational: Encourages ecological awareness and critical thinking about conservation and human impact.
Oversized Format: A gorgeous coffee-table-style book perfect for classrooms, libraries, and curious young minds.
International Recognition: Selected by White Ravens 2020 for excellence in children's literature.
For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.
Contents
Remembering the dead
Mammoth
Megaladapis
Giant moa
Haast's eagle
Elephant bird
Aurochs
Dodo
Rodrigues rail
Steller's sea cow
Saddle-backed rodrigues giant tortoise
Bluebuck
Sardinian pika
Mascarene parrot
Great auk
Galápagos tortoise
Atlas bear
Falkland islands wolf
Quagga
Tarpan
Lyall's wren
Long-tailed hopping mouse
Rocky mountain locust
Bulldog rat
Japanese wolf
Huia
Passenger pigeon
Carolina parakeet
Achdari
Heath hen
Thylacin
Grey's wallaby
Pink-headed duck
Caribbean monk seal
Tecopa pupfish
Alaotra grebe
Golden toad
'ō'ū
Zanzibar leopard
Pyrenean ibex
Chinese river dolphin
Neanderthal
