Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish

Publisher details

Authors
Gina Newton, Rachel Tribout
Publisher
CSIRO Publishing
Genre
Children’s Non-Fiction
Released
20 October, 2020
ISBN
9781486311842

Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish

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Synopsis

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 word 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 sea stars, pollution and climate change mean that this unique Australian is in real trouble — raise your hand if you want to know more!
Gina Newton
About the author

Gina Newton

Gina M. Newton is a science communicator and award-winning author. She received the Children's Book Council of Australia Eve Pownall Award and a Whitley Certificate of Commendation for her book Amazing Animals of Australian National Parks, and is a Past National President of the Australian Marine Sciences Association.

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Rachel Tribout
About the author

Rachel Tribout

Rachel Tribout is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Tasmania. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrations.

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