Hold On!

By Gina M. Newton, Rachel Tribout (Illustrator)

A fish that walks faces extinction. Can it be saved?

3.8/5 Goodreads · 17 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Meet the Spotted Handfish, a unique creature that walks on its fins. Once thriving since the dinosaur era, it's now endangered by invasive species and climate change. As threats loom, science races to rescue this remarkable fish. Will efforts to save it succeed, or is it too late? Dive into a tale of survival and conservation, where every fin counts.

From the publisher

Have you ever seen a fish that could do a handstand? This is the story of a quirky and primitive little fish that is famous for two things: walking on its “hands” (pectoral fins), and being the first marine fish anywhere in the world to be listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The Spotted Handfish has survived since the time of the dinosaurs - until now. Invasive seastars, pollution and climate change mean that this unique Australian is in real trouble - raise your hand if you want to know more! Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish is perfect for primary aged readers. Features: Marine environment story, narrated by a handfishShowcases handfish biology and ecology, in addition to threats and their conservation plight, and importantly, how science is stepping in to save the dayIncludes a Fact File section and a Glossary

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