{"product_id":"chimpanzee-rescue-patricia-bow-9781552979099","title":"Chimpanzee Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife","description":"\u003cp\u003e From the book: \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"We need to give them the respect they deserve, as our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Long used in mass media entertainment, chimpanzees are recognized and loved by people of all ages. In spite of their popularity, chimpanzees are threatened by a disappearing habitat, poaching and disease. In 1984, demand for lab chimpanzees skyrocketed when scientists discovered that chimpanzees could be infected with HIV. Only four years later, the chimpanzee's status moved from threatened to endangered. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eChimpanzee Rescue\u003c\/b\u003e explains the innovative strategies conservationists are using to prevent its demise. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e While much is being accomplished through increased public awareness and conservation management, much needs to be done. The recent Ebola outbreak, a deadly virus that also affects humans, devastated chimp populations in central Africa. It's a grim reminder of how biologically similar our species are. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the \u003ci\u003eFirefly Animal Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e series: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The \u003ci\u003eFirefly Animal Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e identifies endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Combining lively, accessible text and stunning color photographs, each book provides a detailed overview of the species, describing its characteristics, behavior, habits, physiology and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"These attractive books are a call to action... fascinating readable accounts.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - School Library Journal \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Succinct introductions to the science and practice of wildlife conservation... written in accessible, lively language.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Booklist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patricia Bow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1552979091\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781552979099\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/02\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.03lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.86h x 9.58w x 0.42d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e83031 \/ Chimpanzee Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2005 pg. 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScience Books \u0026amp; Films\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2005 pg. 212","brand":"Patricia Bow","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48485614190847,"sku":"9781552979099","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2e934d3a-1d5b-42aa-bef0-38b24d308f81.jpg?v=1778050390","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chimpanzee-rescue-patricia-bow-9781552979099","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}