史上最有名50隻動物故事集（附精美插畫照片）WildLives: 50 Extraordinary Animals that Made History (Inspiring Lives)

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★    五十則動物故事，讓孩子體會滿滿的感動與生命奇蹟
 
　　這本圖文並茂的書籍，蒐集了50則充滿溫暖、勇氣、發現與友誼的故事。書中介紹了在歷史留名各式各樣的動物，例如全球第一隻複製羊桃莉、拯救數百人生命的鴿子、會用手語的大猩猩、追蹤失竊獎杯的小狗，小小讀者將在其中發現有史以來最難忘、最特別的動物。
 
　　例如生於1971年舊金山動物園的大猩猩Koko，遇到試圖理解大猩猩行為的帕特森博士。帕特森博士教Koko使用手語，很快地，Koko學會了大約2000種人類使用的詞彙，並能用超過1000種手勢表達，包括花、愛、對不起等。
 
　　或是一隻拉布拉多犬Endal，2001年他與坐著輪椅的主人外出，但主人卻被汽車撞飛。Endal迅速地把主人移到安全的地方，並為他蓋上毛毯，再大聲吠叫吸引注意，救了主人一命。
 
　　《WildLives》不僅內容引人入勝，細緻的插圖、詳細的文字說明，並搭配照片、引言，是一本兼具教育意義與閱讀樂趣的動物入門書。
 
        In this fascinating and touching book, children can learn about 50 courageous creatures from around the world and throughout history.
 
        This fully illustrated collection gathers heart-warming, surprising and often emotionally powerful stories of bravery, discovery and friendship. Featuring a range of animals - from heroes, helpers and adventurers to achievers and many more - young readers will discover some of the most famous and unforgettable animals of all time.
 
        •Pickles the dog, who tracked down a stolen World Cup trophy
        •The first mammal to be cloned - Dolly the sheep
        • Cher Ami, the heroic pigeon who saved hundreds of lives
        Compelling and visually arresting in equal measure, WildLives is the perfect introduction to just some of the amazing animals whose wild lives have made history.
 
        Related teaching resource pack available on the Nosy Crow website.
 
        Other titles in the series include: HerStory and YouthQuake

Ben Lerwill (Author)
Ben Lerwill has been working as a freelance travel writer for over 15 years. His work has appeared in more than 50 national and international publications, from The Sunday Times to National Geographic Traveller. Ben's passions include the outdoors, music, wildlife, running and reading. He is thrilled that, through children's books, he can share his enthusiasm about the wider world with young readers. He's at his happiest when he's on a long walk and his children haven't yet pinched all the snacks.

Sarah Walsh (Illustrator)
Sarah Walsh grew up in upstate New York. When she was little she was obsessed with animals. So much so that she wanted to be one. Her mom knew this and sewed her an assortment of costumes she could wear all year round. She was also obsessed with drawing and from a very small age knew in her heart she would be an artist someday. If....she worked hard enough and practised. Currently Sarah is an internationally published illustrator with several adult colouring books, children's board books, activity books, and greeting cards under her belt. She lives with her family in Kansas City. Her work and other notions can be found at Sarahwalshmakesthings.com.