Rare Animals in China: Fly, the Tern Xiaoyi

by Qiu Qiu, Su Da

Description

The book Rare Animals in China - Fly, the Tern Xiaoyi is an original popular science picture book. In the form of a diary, it vividly depicts the process of the critically endangered animal, the Chinese crested tern, from breaking out of its shell to spreading its wings and flying, revealing from one side the living conditions of rare animals in China and the various efforts made by scientists with the purpose of protecting them. By reading this book, children will not only acquire knowledge about the Chinese crested tern, and gain perspective on Earth’s biodiversity, but also establish an awareness of protecting endangered species and the environment, and build a modern outlook on life in which man and nature live in harmony.

Author Biography

Qiu Qiu, a popular science writer, has long been committed to the research, arrangement and writing of various natural and plant-related materials. She is in charge of the “National Plants Map” project and used to be responsible for editing and writing for contents related to nature and plants in children’s picture books Xiaomi’s Travels and The Chinese Book of Wuliwala. Su Da, whose real name is Chen Shu, is a senior illustrator. She is the illustrator of Pictorial for Babies, Kid Times, Little Friend and Kingdom of Stories; she has illustrated books including To the Bright Side, The Postman of Bro Town, The world as It is - Tangjia River Nature Stories; and she has published picture books Not Round, Not Square and Two Rainbows.

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