Why We Went Extinct
An Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Species That Just Didn't Make It
Published on 5. November 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-06-308993-8 (ISBN)
Description
Since life first arose on Earth, nearly all dinosaurs, mammals, insects, and birds that have ever existed have gone extinct. In this voicy, full-color illustrated encyclopedia, hear from the animals themselves what happened to them!
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool and over, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-308993-8 (9780063089938)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Tadaaki Imaizumi | Takashi Maruyama
Why We Went Extinct
An Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Species That Just Didn't Make It
E-Book
11/2024
HarperCollins
€10.89
Available for download
Persons
Tadaaki Imaizumi graduated from Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and studied mammal taxonomy and ecology at the National Museum of Nature and Science. He participated in the International Biological Project (IBP) survey by the Ministry of Education and in the ecological survey of the Iriomote wildcat by the Ministry of the Environment. After working as an animal science educator at Ueno Zoo, he is now councilor at the Tokyo Zoological Park Society. He likes cheetahs and leopards because they are independent and quiet and are strict parents.