{"product_id":"phasmid-saving-the-lord-howe-island-stick-insect-9781486322930","title":"Phasmid: Saving the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Rohan Cleave | Coral Tulloch\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: CSIRO Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: CSIRO Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhasmid\u003c\/i\u003e is the amazing true story of the Lord Howe Island Phasmid, or Stick Insect. Believed to be extinct for nearly 80 years, the phasmids were rediscovered on Balls Pyramid, a volcanic outcrop 23 kilometres off the coast of Lord Howe Island, Australia. News of their unbelievable survival made headlines around the world and prompted an extraordinary conservation effort to save this remarkable invertebrate. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e This wonderful tale captures the life of one of the world's most critically endangered invertebrates, from beginning life as an egg to surviving harsh environments and the hopeful return to their homeland, Lord Howe Island.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e With a captivating narrative by Rohan Cleave, invertebrate zookeeper at Melbourne Zoo, and stunning watercolour illustrations by renowned artist Coral Tulloch, \u003ci\u003ePhasmid\u003c\/i\u003e is a positive story about one species' incredible survival in a time of worldwide species decline.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6-9.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Honour Book, \u003cb\u003eThe CBCA Eve Pownall Award for Information Books 2016\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shortlisted, \u003cb\u003eThe Wilderness Society's Environment Award for Children's Literature 2016: Non-Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Recipient, \u003cb\u003e2016 Whitley Awards Certificate of Commendation: Children's Conservation Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CSIRO Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47890463850647,"sku":"9781486322930","price":1569.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781486322930.webp?v=1781180114","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/phasmid-saving-the-lord-howe-island-stick-insect-9781486322930","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}