Can We Save the Tiger?

by Martin Jenkins (Author) Vicky White (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
"A stunningly beautiful book as well as an eloquent appeal and a consciousness raiser." -- The Horn Book

Tigers, ground iguanas, partula snails, and even white-rumped vultures are in danger of disappearing altogether. Using the experiences of a few endangered species as examples, Martin Jenkins highlights the ways human behavior can either threaten or conserve the amazing animals that share our planet. Vicky White's stunning portraits of rare creatures offer a glimpse of nature's grace and beauty -- and give us a powerful reason to preserve it.
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Publisher's Weekly

Starred Review
Magnificent artwork and a careful balance of good and bad news are the strengths of this examination of endangered species.

Kirkus

Starred Review
From big, beautiful tigers to the lowly partula snail, the stunning illustrations in this album of endangered species accompany a familiar message: Human actions change the world in ways that affect many other species.

School Library Journal

Starred Review
The artist draws readers in through the eyes of the animals, making it nearly impossible to deny them the attention and respect that their plight deserves....The collection of success stories works as inspiration and provides a clear indication that yes, we can save the tiger, but it requires action, hard work, conscious decisions, and books like this one in the hands of children.

Review quotes

Seldom has the gloomy subject of species extinction appeared in such a handsome form...Rather than bludgeoning children with dire eco facts, biologist Martin Jenkins takes a conversational approach...Vicky White's beautiful pencil illustrations lend the message an especially haunting quality.  — The Wall Street Journal
Martin Jenkins
Martin Jenkins has written many celebrated books for children, including The Emperor's Egg, illustrated by Jane Chapman, and Can We Save the Tiger?, illustrated by Vicky White. Martin Jenkins lives in England, where he also works as a conservation biologist.

Richard Jones is an illustrator with more than fifteen years' experience in the creative arts. He lives in England.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780763673789
Lexile Measure
970
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date
September 20, 2014
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF037020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection
JNF003270 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Endangered
JNF003130 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc.
Library of Congress categories
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