About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking big questions about how humans and animals can coexist or expresses concern about the environmental impact of roads and cities. This beautifully illustrated nonfiction work introduces children to the clever, real-world solutions engineers and conservationists use to help wildlife navigate fragmented habitats. By focusing on seven specific species like elephants, grizzlies, and salmon, the book transforms a complex ecological problem into a series of inspiring success stories. While it acknowledges the dangers animals face from human development, the core of the experience is one of hope and innovation. It is an excellent choice for elementary-aged children who are beginning to develop a sense of global responsibility and civic empathy. You will find it serves as a wonderful bridge between a love for animals and an interest in engineering, showing that human ingenuity can be a force for good in the natural world.
