Susan Tupper

The history of the conservation and ecology movement is presented along with the biographies of these two pioneers and includes Aldo Leopold's influence on the couple. Good information to present to young adults about ecosystems and the lifestyles of the biologist in 1940's to 1960 and onward. Amazing dedication to science is demonstrated in record keeping and persistence by Fran and Hammy.

I enjoyed reading this book.

Great children's non-fiction piece about an environmentally minded couple. The book has helpful resources for further information and would fit in well as an option for an endangered/saved species unit.

I got this book as an early reviewer and I thought it was great! I would recommend this book for younger readers, 6th-8th grade maybe, interested in wildlife conservation and some of americas most influential biologists of the 60's, it was a quick reed and I honestly learned a lot.

Fran and Frederick Hamerstom dedicated their lives to wildlife research and conservation. Susan Tupper's biography describes the unique lives they led and the enormous work that they did on behalf of Prairie Chickens and other wildlife in the Midwest.
Highlighted words in the text are defined on the same page and a glossary follow in the appendix. This book is written chronologically and a timeline provides a summary of Fran and Frederick's lives. Book discussion questions and activities are show more helpful for classroom use. A listing of websites of interest and index complete the text.
While of particular interest to Wisconsin residents, this story of research and conservation will be enjoyed by a larger audience. Children and caregivers who enjoy this book will also enjoy "Walk When the Moon is Full" by Fran Hamerstrom. Advanced readers and adults will enjoy Fran's books such as "Strictly for the Chickens." show less