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From Booklist ( /gp/feature.html/?docId=1000027801 ) ---------------------------------------------------- The delicate relationship between animals and humans is a guiding theme of this book, which focuses on the oft-misunderstood lions of the African savanna. Topics include habitats, social behaviors, hunting strategies, the lion’s place in history and popular culture, and threats to their continued survival. Each chapter concludes with a Rescue Challenge, which includes a hands-on activity designed to work toward a specific conservation goal. All rescue activities are tiered from novice to extreme so that students can take on as much of a challenge as they choose. Full-color photographs live up to the National Geographic standard and share space with comical cartoons, thematic s, and infographics. Scientists performing conservation fieldwork are heavily highlighted, and a list of scientific papers that outline current research on lions is included in the back matter. Dynamic and fact-laden, this entry in the National Geographic Kids Mission series seeks to foster curiosity about conservation issues that are a world away for most readers and encourages them to action. Grades 5-8. --Erin Anderson Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) Review ------ "Beautiful photographs of the animals in their habitat keep even the most reluctant reader engaged...A solid selection for students who are interested in animal conservation." --School Library Journal "Dynamic and fact-laden, this book seeks to foster curiosity about onservation issues that are a world away for most readers and encourages them to action." --Booklist Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) About the Author ---------------- DANIEL RAVEN-ELLISON is a National Geographic Emerging Explorer and guerilla geographer. His work focuses on nurturing playful exploration, education, and geography through teaching, experimenting, writing, social media, gaming, and more. He's a lead partner in The Geography Collective, a group of about 25 educators and geographers who produce books, websites, events, explorations to inspire kids about the world around them. He's also one of the creators behind the Geography Collective's Mission:Explore, an online game and site for children to explore and learn about their world. ASHLEE BROWN BLEWETT is a nonfiction writer specializing in science, natural history, and exploration. In addition to writing and researching for National Geographic Children's Books, Ashlee has collaborated with countless National Geographic grantees and explorers to develop television series and specials about their work. A curious person by nature, she hopes to inspire others to investigate and appreciate the natural world around them. Read more ( javascript:void(0) )