Starred ReviewStarred Review The Great Monkey Rescue
Saving the Golden Lion Tamarins
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
Golden lion tamarins are found only in Brazilian forests. These small, remarkable monkeys once had plenty of space to roam and claim family territories. But years of deforestation caused their numbers to shrink. They were in serious danger of becoming extinct.
To help, scientists studied the animals in zoo settings. But they faced several mysteries. Why weren’t golden lion tamarins reproducing in zoos? If scientists reintroduced zoo-raised tamarins to the wild, would those monkeys survive? And how could scientists give tamarins enough forest area for the population to grow? Find out how scientists and concerned citizens worked together to give golden lion tamarins a hopeful future.
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Awards
- Washington State Towner Award Nominee
- New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
- Notable AwardNotable Award Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
- Notable AwardNotable Award AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books Finalist
- Notable AwardNotable Award NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12
Reviews
Booklist
“Told in an engaging manner, the tamarin rescue story is enhanced by large, brilliant photos that appear on every page. From its endearing cover image onward, the book encourages readers to learn about this little-known species and care about its future.”—Booklist
School Library Journal
“Readers gain insights into the research, hard work, and patience involved in conservation efforts while learning about a fascinating animal. A fine choice for most collections.”—School Library Journal
Starred ReviewStarred Review Kirkus Reviews
“A page-turning narrative young zoologists will not be able to put down. . . . An animal conservation tale with a happy ending . . . and a must-read for monkey lovers.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews
