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reader4evr's review against another edition
5.0
What a great nonfiction title to read aloud, beautiful photographs
kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
Reviewed at http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=9874
It is always sad to learn about an endangered animal I didn’t know about before, this story was inspiring because it showed how a team working together could, and hopefully will continue, reverse the loss of a species. This book is so hopeful in that if we all work together to help save species that are struggling to survive. I really want to read more of Markle’s work now because she really is quite brilliant about turning information into narrative nonfiction.
It is always sad to learn about an endangered animal I didn’t know about before, this story was inspiring because it showed how a team working together could, and hopefully will continue, reverse the loss of a species. This book is so hopeful in that if we all work together to help save species that are struggling to survive. I really want to read more of Markle’s work now because she really is quite brilliant about turning information into narrative nonfiction.
froggylibrarian1's review against another edition
4.0
I love books like this and authors who stumble upon a fact or an interest, research it, and turn it into an accessible nonfiction book for young readers. Sandra Markle does it well. Great photographs, solid information, good layout. This was a fascinating look at the plight of the Golden Lion Tamarins. What I also liked is that the book doesn't come off preachy - it is advocating for a cause but not over zealous.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful mentor text for nonfiction reading and writing.
abigailbat's review against another edition
5.0
Man, I can't get over how cute these golden lion tamarins are. I made one my profile picture, that's how much I now love them.
I have LOVED all the books in this science mystery series by Sandra Markle and this one is no exception. Markle clearly explains what is happening to the golden lion tamarin (they are endangered due to destruction of their habitat), why they're important to the environment, and what creative solutions people have come up with to try to help them. This is a high-appeal nonfiction book featuring real-world problem solving and cause-and-effect. It's definitely going on the booktalking roster.
I have LOVED all the books in this science mystery series by Sandra Markle and this one is no exception. Markle clearly explains what is happening to the golden lion tamarin (they are endangered due to destruction of their habitat), why they're important to the environment, and what creative solutions people have come up with to try to help them. This is a high-appeal nonfiction book featuring real-world problem solving and cause-and-effect. It's definitely going on the booktalking roster.
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
Markle's books always have such captivating photographs to lure the reader in, and who could resist the sweet faces on the golden lion tamarins that are the subject of this title? As she explains in her author's note, she heard about a reforestation project designed to help the tamarins survive in their native habitat and the more she learned, the farther back in time she went to trace the path of all the projects that had led to this happy ending. (There is a great timeline at the end of the book that shows each project.)
Instead of diving straight into the conservation efforts, Markle makes the story personal by focusing on a particular young female who is traveling through the forest trying to find a mate. The readers becomes emotionally attached to this young tamarin as she tries time and again to find a home, only to be driven off by existing family groups. And then she hears the call of a young male, only to find the path to him blocked by open cattle pasture that she cannot cross. Is she doomed?
Having hooked us, now the author goes back to the beginnings of the efforts to save the endangered species and walks us through the various projects carried out by zoos around the world, the biological reserves in Brazil, and concerned citizens and conservationists. After showing all the steps that led to the current situation, Markle goes back to that lone female and shows how these efforts have created a way for her to reach that potential mate and start a new family group.
As in all her books, Sandra Markle provides outstanding photographs, with details of the animals, their habitat, and the humans working to save them. There are also the timeline and author's note I mentioned, a glossary, "Did You Know" section, an index, and suggestions of where to look for more information. I also appreciated how the author related the success with the golden lion tamarins to ongoing efforts on behalf of the Bornean orangutan, the pygmy elephant, and the Malayan sun bear. Readers may be inspired to pursue careers in zoology or conservation to help with these and other efforts.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
Instead of diving straight into the conservation efforts, Markle makes the story personal by focusing on a particular young female who is traveling through the forest trying to find a mate. The readers becomes emotionally attached to this young tamarin as she tries time and again to find a home, only to be driven off by existing family groups. And then she hears the call of a young male, only to find the path to him blocked by open cattle pasture that she cannot cross. Is she doomed?
Having hooked us, now the author goes back to the beginnings of the efforts to save the endangered species and walks us through the various projects carried out by zoos around the world, the biological reserves in Brazil, and concerned citizens and conservationists. After showing all the steps that led to the current situation, Markle goes back to that lone female and shows how these efforts have created a way for her to reach that potential mate and start a new family group.
As in all her books, Sandra Markle provides outstanding photographs, with details of the animals, their habitat, and the humans working to save them. There are also the timeline and author's note I mentioned, a glossary, "Did You Know" section, an index, and suggestions of where to look for more information. I also appreciated how the author related the success with the golden lion tamarins to ongoing efforts on behalf of the Bornean orangutan, the pygmy elephant, and the Malayan sun bear. Readers may be inspired to pursue careers in zoology or conservation to help with these and other efforts.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
libscote's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book about saving the Golden Lion Tamarins. I felt this book had a nice balance of text to photographs. I also enjoyed that it had a happy ending! A great choice.
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