A Wild Child's Guide to Endangered Animals is a well-researched , beautifully illustrated book for both children and adults. The book is arranged by habitat (ocean, forest, desert, fresh water, grasslands, tundra and wetlands). Each of the 43 species Is described and the reasons for their endangerment are discussed. At the end of the book Is a map showing where all the animals live. Finally, at the last pages of the book is additional information about each animal and a list of organizations where the reader can get involved and take action—a great idea for the budding conservationist. A definite 5 out of five. ( )

This is a delightful book to have on the shelf for my animal-loving children. It's not a comprehensive reference book, but we did learn quite a bit we didn't know about different species of endangered animals. E illustrations are stylized and lovely. The only think I would change is adding a better index for easier navigation. ( )

Gorgeously illustrated, this book shines a light on the tragedies and triumphs of some of the world's most unique and endangered creatures. Besides the artistic and naturalistic beauty of the illustrations, and the thought-provoking text, it includes a page full of ways in which the reader can help save these rare species, from starting a social media campaign to becoming a biologist. Though primarily a children's book, it would make a lovely and fascinating addition to the libraries of nature-lovers of any age. ( )

Beautiful illustrations and artwork throughout. Well written and interesting facts. This book is great for all ages.

Received a free copy via LibraryThing Early Reviewers giveaway. ( )

This thick, gorgeous, coffee table book will appeal to adults and children alike. The book is divided into sections focusing on different habitats (ocean, forest, mountains, etc), and each spread includes a beautiful full-page illustration of the featured animal. The facing page gives the animal's name and a short tagline (the Devils Hole Pupfish is "the world's loneliest species" while the Gharial is a "relic of the dinosaurs" and the Olm is a "mythical dragon of the underworld"), followed by a few paragraphs describing the animal's unique attributes, habits, and current threats. While the text is most appropriate for older readers, even young children will enjoy flipping through the vibrant images to meet creatures they've likely never encountered in other books. As someone pretty well versed in biology, I was surprised by the number of species included here that I had never heard of before, from a 400-pound sex-changing fish to a cave-dwelling amphibian that can go 10 years at a time without food.

The author's note at the beginning of the book provides helpful context, pointing out that this collection of 43 animals is meant to represent the breadth of biodiversity but is by no means exhaustive, and the back matter includes a helpful map and succinct listing of all the animals featured. The last page suggests ways the reader can help protect these threatened species, always an important message to include when discussing disheartening environmental issues with kids. But the focus of this book is really quite positive - it inspires environmental action not through dire warnings but by revealing the incredible diversity and beauty of the natural world. ( )