Return from Extinction Adventure and approachable illustrations

and approachable illustrations

With beautiful full-color art throughout to accompany these empowering tales

More than two million copies have sold across the series

coincidentally named Farley Drexel Hatcher—just like Fudge

Return from Extinction Adventure and approachable illustrationsLess than 100 years ago, the northern elephant seal was thought to be extinct. Today more than 250,000 elephant seals swim in the Pacific Ocean from Alaska to Mexico. In Return from Extinction: The Triumph of the Elephant Seal Linda L. Richards tells the story of their dramatic recovery. Elephant seals were hunted to near extinction for their precious oil before the Mexican government stepped in to protect them. Many people thought it was too late.