Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780446559942)

From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes an inspiring message about the future of the animal kingdom.

With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall - along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard - shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the California Condor, the Black-Footed Ferret, and more; all formerly endangered species and species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are now being regenerated.

Interweaving her own first-hand experiences in the field with the compelling research of premier scientists, Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated environmentalists and the truly critical need to protect the habitats of these beloved species. At once a celebration of the animal kingdom and a passionate call to arms, Hope For Animals Their World presents an uplifting, hopeful message for the future of animal-human coexistence.

Praise for Hope For Animals Their World
"Goodall's intimate writing style and sense of wonder pull the reader into each account...The mix of personal and scientific makes for a compelling read."-Booklist

"These accounts of conservation success are inspirational."-Publishers Weekly


Author: Jane Goodall
ISBN-10: 0446559946
ISBN-13: 9780446559942
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2009
Pages: 720
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.64d
Large Print