{"product_id":"comeback-creatures-discover-the-wild-things-once-thought-extinct-hardcover","title":"Comeback Creatures: Discover the Wild Things Once Thought Extinct? - 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\u003eLeisa Stewart-Sharpe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLucy Rose\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover animals thought to be extinct that have been found alive in the wild\u003c\/b\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarth is a world of land and sea, of light and dark, of life and death, with thousands of species vanishing each year. They're gone, presumed extinct, lost for good . . . Or are they? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn some special cases, certain creatures, thought to have died out, have been found alive and thriving by scientists and local people. They are known as Lazarus species. From the black-footed ferret, which was thought to have died out from disease but was discovered on a porch in Wyoming, USA, to the Pinocchio lizard, a long-nosed reptile found in the cloud forests of Ecuador, examples can be found all over the globe. \u003ci\u003eComeback Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with inspirational stories of animals that have come back from the brink. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead all about a habitat and the animals and plant life within it, then turn the page to reveal a Lazarus creature that has been found there and the fascinating story behind its discovery. Compendium spreads dotted throughout the book give a snapshot into even more of these creatures that have defied the odds to survive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the back of the book there's information on how to become a wildlife detective to protect nature where you live, along with a map to show each habitat and a helpful glossary. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thoroughly researched yet lyrical text by children's author Leisa Stewart-Sharpe brings the story of each creature to life, alongside richly detailed artwork by illustrator Lucy Rose. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA captivating look at our world, \u003ci\u003eComeback Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e is a hopeful exploration of wildlife conservation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeisa Stewart-Sharpe\u003c\/b\u003e is an author of children's non-fiction and picture books. Born in Bundaberg, Australia, Leisa grew up fascinated by wild places and even wilder animals. As an adult, Leisa brings that fascination to a wide array of children's books, taking in everything from chocolate to buried treasure and sharks to environmental activism. Her works include the companion books to the BBC's \u003ci\u003eBlue Planet II\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Green Planet\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFrozen Planet II\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eHappy Stories for Animal Lovers\u003c\/i\u003e (Ivy Kids, 2023) and \u003ci\u003eThe Comeback Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e (Wide Eyed Editions, 2024). Leisa lives in England with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucy Rose \u003c\/b\u003eis a UK based illustrator that graduated from Falmouth University in 2015 with a BA Hons in Illustration. She is inspired by vintage prints, art-deco posters and textile pattern, influencing her choice of muted\/vintage colors and often pattern-like compositions. Lucy has also always loved the print process and this is reflected in her work with organic textures and graphic layering. Living in Devon, UK, she takes huge inspiration from the countryside and sea that is on her doorstep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 12.36 x 10.16 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47326408868089,"sku":"9780711288362","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/CliPju2MHu9780711288362.webp?v=1769563965","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/comeback-creatures-discover-the-wild-things-once-thought-extinct-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}