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The Magnificent Book of Endangered Animals

Illustrated by Val Walerczuk
Published by Weldon Owen
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Children aged 8–12 can see 36 incredible endangered animals up close in the latest entry in the bestselling Magnificent series.

Travel across the world’s wild habitats to encounter the incredible endangered animals that live there.

Each of the 36 double-page spreads showcases its own endangered animal, with a stunning and scientifically accurate illustration bringing each one to life. The artwork is complemented by a series of illuminating facts for inquisitive minds fascinated with the natural world. A mini fact file accompanies each animal, informing curious readers about the habitat, diet, conservation status and more. Children can pinpoint where their favorite animals live by using the map at the back of the book.

Meet pandas and penguins, big cats and tiny bats, blue whales and butterflies. Armed with a newfound knowledge of this rare world, children will find out how hippos make their own swimming goggles, which mammal can nearly climb Mount Everest, and which fish is the size of a small car.

36 ENDANGERED ANIMALS: Learn about dozens of endangered animals from across the world and find out why we need to save them.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible creatures to life.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts on some of the world’s rarest creatures in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall budding young zoologists.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Butterflies and Moths, The Magnificent Book of Prehistoric Beasts, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and The Magnificent Book of Creatures of the Abyss.

About The Author

Genevieve (G.A.) Morgan has written numerous nonfiction titles for adults and children, including Undecided: Navigating Life and Learning after High School, which was turned into a TEDx Talk. Genevieve is committed in helping charities and conservation groups working with endangered animals, and as such is the proud adopted mother of two endangered orphan African elephants in Kenya.

About The Illustrator

Val Walerczuk believes anything is possible when it comes to creating art. This internationally acclaimed illustrator is a stickler for accuracy and attention to detail, and is passionate about animals and natural history.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Weldon Owen (April 16, 2025)
  • Length: 80 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798886741643
  • Ages: 8 - 99

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