Plight of the Pelican by Jessica Stremer (Hardback Book)

Name: Plight of the Pelican by Jessica Stremer (Hardback Book)
Brand: Holiday House Inc

Holiday House Inc

A richly illustrated nonfiction picture book celebrating how scientists and activists can work together to create change and protect wildlife, making the world safer for creatures both big and small.\nHow do you save a species? Start at the edges of the food chain.\nIn the 1950s, the brown pelican went from thriving to barely surviving. The culprit was DDT: a harmful pesticide that seeped into soil, spread in the water, festered in small fish, and ultimately caused the pelican population to plummet. Scientists sounded the alarm, but faced pushback from farmers who relied on DDT to control pesky pests. \nIt required many voices joining together, demanding change, before the government took action. Thanks to these efforts, we now have the EPA and the Endangered Species Act, which continue to\n\nPlight of the Pelican\nHow Science Saved a Species\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: th;