Lost Wild America: The Story of Our Extinct and Vanishing Wildlife
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (935 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0208023593 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 293 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Traces the history of wildlife conservation and environmental politics in America to 1992, and describes various extinct or endangered species.
McClung is evenhanded, even though the picture he paints is far from pretty. A thorough bibliography and index make the book an excellent resource for anyone seeking information on this timely subject. Helen Rosenberg, Chicago Public Library, ILCopyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal Grade 7 Up-This title, which first appeared in 1969, has been expanded and updated, taking a thorough look at the history of wildlife conservation in the United States. Through quotes from Charles Darwin to Henry David Thoreau to Al Gore, the plight of wildlife is examined species by species, policy by policy. . Enhanced by Hines's pen-and-ink drawings, this is a must for any library collection. Many of the species discussed have been either hunted to the brink of extinction or forced out of their natural habitats by development. Current events