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Wild at Heart

The Story of Olaus and Mardy Murie, Defenders of Nature
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Description

Mardy and Olaus Murie fell in love in--and with--Alaska. Then set out on an adventure across the Arctic for Olaus's work as a biologist, encountering the beauty and danger of the wilds along the way. They learned from Indigenous communities to appreciate the interconnectedness of all living creatures and understood that the way humans were moving in on wild land was threatening the natural world. So they shifted the focus of their work to conservation, fighting to protect the land and animals--and lobbying for the creation of what finally became the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, nine thousand square miles of protected land! Mardy and Olaus's story of passion and hard work will inspire all readers to fan their spark of purpose into flame. Backmatter includes additional information on Mardy and Olaus, their legacy, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and more.

Author Biography:

Evan Griffith is the author of several books for young readers, including the nonfiction picture book Secrets of the Sea: The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist and the novels Manatee Summer and The Strange Wonders of Roots. His stories often draw upon his love of nature and animals. Anna Bron is an illustrator based out of Vancouver, Canada. She studied traditional hand-drawn animation at Sheridan College and upon graduation embarked on a manifold freelance career, producing award winning children's picture books, as well as directing and designing numerous short animated films. Her love of the wilderness runs deep in her family, her parents having first met in the Siberian woods. She grew up sleeping in snow caves, climbing mountains, and canoeing rivers and lakes. When she is not drawing, she is exploring the coast mountains of British Colombia. She lives with her partner and two budgies.
Release date Australia
August 1st, 2024
Author
Audience
  • Children / Juvenile
Contributor
  • Illustrated by Anna Bron
Illustrations
Bibliography; Illustrations, color
Interest Age
From 6 to 9 years
Pages
40
Reading Age
From 7 to 8 years
ISBN-13
9781534112919
Product ID
38596606

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