  | Just wild enough : Mireya Mayor, primatologist Author: Magellan, Marta | |
| Price: $22.58 | ||
Summary:
Biography of the first woman wildlife TV reporter for National Geographic who convinced the prime minister of Madagascar to make the mouse lemur's rain forest a protected national park.
| Illustrator: | Rocheron, Clementine |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (08/15/22)
Booklist (09/15/22)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/15/2022 What does a wildlife explorer look like? As Mireya Mayor chased her dream of becoming a primatologist and exploring jungles and wildlife, she didn't let the opinion of others stop her from doing what she loved. Some people didn't think that a former cheerleader could ever be a scientist or explorer, but Mayor knew they were wrong. She explored jungles in South America and traveled to Madagascar, where she discovered a new species of the elusive lemur. Working with the government, Mayor helped ensure the safety of the wild habitat that these lemurs called home, thereby saving many native plants and animals. Beautiful, luminous illustrations depict the beauty of the wildlife and places Mayor explored, with magical bursts of color conveying her unique personality and love of the wild. Enthusiastic text makes this a great biography to read aloud, with the dangers faced by Mireya—along with her many accomplishments—making this a fun and exciting read. An inspirational story that shows how an explorer and a scientist don't look one certain way. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
