- teaches about the black-footed ferret and how it came back from the brink of extinction
- includes interesting explanations on criteria and categories for species facing extinction
- claims prairies were formed “millions of years ago” during last ice age
- mentions how some indigenous people believe ferrets to be sacred or with special powers
- positively speaks of vaccines
Type: non-fiction picture book
Ages: 7+
Author: Rachel Stuckey
There’s a lot packed into this book. Besides the above list, we learn quite a bit about the breeding of ferrets, of governmental agencies who protect them, laws and regulations, and more. The main component that keeps the reader from falling asleep (heh) are the photos. The back includes a glossary and resources for learning more.