{"product_id":"bison-community-builders-and-grassland-caretakers-hardcover","title":"Bison: Community Builders and Grassland Caretakers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrances Backhouse\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBison are North America's largest land animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome 170,000 wood bison once roamed northern regions, while at least 30 million plains bison trekked across the rest of the continent. Almost driven to extinction in the 1800s by decades of slaughter and hunting, this ecological and cultural keystone species supports biodiversity and strengthens the ecosystems around it. \u003cem\u003eBison: Community Builders and Grassland Caretakers\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates the traditions and teachings of Indigenous Peoples and looks at how bison lovers of all backgrounds came together to save these iconic animals. Learn about the places where bison are regaining a hoof-hold and meet some of the young people who are welcoming bison back home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe epub edition of this title is fully accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for Frances Backhouse: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★\"An important book for helping kids see past the sterotypes of terrifying grizzly bears and join the call for conservation.\"--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review for \u003cem\u003eGrizzly Bears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The impressively comprehensive text is chatty and entertaining...This illuminating avian introduction is sure to make an owl out of anyone.\"--\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e, review for \u003cem\u003eOwls\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An engaging book that will leave readers spouting facts about beavers. Students will have a new appreciation for these innovative builders and their significant impact on the landscape and ecosystems of North America.\"--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, review for \u003cem\u003eBeavers \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet the Herd Bison are North America's largest land animals. Thirty million plains bison once ranged across the continent, but overhunting in the 1800s almost drove them to extinction. Since then bison lovers have been working together to save this keystone species. Bison support biodiversity and strengthen ecosystems around them. Discover the places where bison are regaining a hoof-hold. Explore the relationship between Indigenous Peoples and these iconic animals, and meet young people welcoming bison back home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrances Backhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e studied biology in university and worked as a park naturalist and biologist before becoming an environmental journalist and author. Her other Orca Wild series books include \u003cem\u003eOwls: Who Gives a Hoot?\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGrizzly Bears: Guardians of the Wilderness\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBeavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem Engineers\u003c\/em\u003e. She is also the award-winning author of six books for adults. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.2 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52694034612531,"sku":"9781459839236","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/7BhOvfSsuc9781459839236.webp?v=1763052826","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/bison-community-builders-and-grassland-caretakers-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}