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Sep 24, 2013
"What is a tapir? According to author Sy Montgomery, it's a gentle, nocturnal mammal that "looks like a cross between a hippo, an elephant, and something prehistoric." In this dynamic, well-researched book, Montgomery and photographer Nic Bishop journey to Brazil, where they join a group of biologists studying the elusive tapir. Readers get an up-close look at science in the wild (bug bites, tapir poop and all), as well as a vivid portrait of the scientists dedicated to understanding and conserving this unusual species." Kids' Books September 2013 newsletter http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=682584