Bibliograph

The skydiving beavers, a true tale, written by Susan Wood ; and illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

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The skydiving beavers, a true tale, written by Susan Wood ; and illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The skydiving beavers

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

written by Susan Wood ; and illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Sub title

a true tale

Summary

Just after World War II, the people of McCall, Idaho, found themselves with a problem on their hands. McCall was a lovely resort community in Idaho's backcountry with mountain views, a sparkling lake, and plenty of forests. People rushed to build roads and homes there to enjoy the year-round outdoor activities. It was a beautiful place to live. And not just for humans. For centuries, beavers had made the region their home. But what's good for beavers is not necessarily good for humans, and vice versa. So in a unique conservation effort, in 1948 a team from the Idaho Fish and Game Department decided to relocate the McCall beaver colony. In a daring experiment, the team airdropped seventy-six live beavers to a new location. One beaver, playfully named Geronimo, endured countless practice drops, seeming to enjoy the skydives, and led the way as all the beavers parachuted into their new home. Readers and nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy this true story of ingenuity and determination

Target audience

pre adolescent

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