The Black Mambas: The World's First All-Woman Anti-Poaching Unit
Head out on patrol with the Black Mambas, South Africa's first women-led anti-poaching unit. This anti-poaching team is unlike any other: they carry no weapons. Instead, they keep animals… Read More →
Reviews
“The book is an excellent resource for classroom use, particularly for a social studies program in elementary grades, as it balances the representation of South African and global efforts to protect wildlife. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
“Admiring glimpses of women in a vital, challenging line of work.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“The energy, passion, and effort of this unit is made obvious through these images and will inspire readers to look around their own surroundings for ways to care for neighboring wildlife. . . A fascinating, kid-friendly title on wildlife conservation that will captivate and… View →
“An earnest, enthusiastic tribute to the world’s first all-woman anti-poaching unit.”—Publishers Weekly View →
“The most exhilarating parts of the book, however, follow the Black Mambas on patrol as they observe wildlife up close, search the bush for snares, look for signs of poachers, and even plan and carry out a poacher ambush—all without guns. Documenting these courageous… View →