And Then There Was One
Subtitle: The Mysteries of Extinction (Sierra Club Books)
Publisher: Little, Brown
Published: September 1, 1993
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 56
ISBN-13: 9780316259828
Subjects: Juvenile Fiction; Children's 9-12 - Environmental Studies; Children: Grades 4-6; Animals - General; Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection; Juvenile Nonfiction / Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection; Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic; Endangered species; Extinct animals; Juvenile literature; Rare animals; Wildlife conservation
First sentence: Lonesome George chomps the fresh leaves brought to him each morning by his keeper.
Description: Examines the many reasons for the extinction and near-extinction of animal species. Discusses how some near-extinctions have been reversed through special breeding programs and legislation to save endangered species.