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Wollemi : Saving a Dinosaur Tree
Canberra
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CSIRO Publishing
,
2023
26505891
2023
single work
picture book
children's
Deep in the forest, an ancient wonder is about to be found. Descended from a family of trees going back 200 million years, the Wollemi pine has survived ice, fire and the passing of many generations. Will a bushfire be the final threat to this living fossil? And how will we protect it, now that everyone wants a dinosaur tree? How can we make sure the Wollemi’s secret location is not discovered and damaged? Wollemi: Saving a Dinosaur Tree explains the unique and critically endangered status of the Wollemi pine and explores what actions can be taken today to contribute to the conservation of this rare and beautiful tree. Reading level varies from child to child, but were commend this book for ages 6 to 9. (Publication summary)
- 2024 shortlisted The Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature — Picture Fiction
- 2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Eve Pownall Award
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