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Amazing Animal Adventures Around the World

by Brian Keating

Book Details

Publisher:Calgary : Fifth House
Published:2004
Pages:56
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9781894856508

Reading Info

About This Book

Silver Birch Award shortlist, 2005 Fifth House is GOING WILD with a new children's nonfiction adventure series. The first of eight books features world-famous zoologist Brian Keating and his travels to experience unique ecosystems and observe animals from pole-to-pole and around the equator. Amazing Animal Adventures Around the World is a nature book like no other, as children learn about wildlife, the environment, and conservation through first-person accounts from one of Canada's foremost anim

Our Review

This nature exploration book takes readers on a global journey with a real zoologist, offering first-person accounts of wildlife encounters from the Arctic to the equator. Through vivid descriptions of unique ecosystems and animal behaviors, the narrative creates an immersive experience that feels more like traveling alongside a field researcher than reading a textbook. The conservation-focused approach weaves environmental awareness seamlessly into adventure stories, making complex ecological concepts accessible and compelling for young readers.

What sets this wildlife adventure apart is its authentic voice—Keating's genuine enthusiasm for animal observation transforms each chapter into a personal expedition rather than a dry factual presentation. Young naturalists and aspiring zoologists will particularly connect with the behind-the-scenes perspective of field work, discovering how scientific observation happens in real wilderness settings. The book leaves readers with both a deeper appreciation for global biodiversity and the understanding that conservation isn't just important—it's an adventure worth pursuing.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction