Meet some of our planet’s most important animals and discover the remarkable ways they are helping save our planet.

Learn about 12 keystone species around the world from elephants to wolves, honeybees to beavers. Keystone species are animals or plants that play a crucial role in different habitats and have a huge effect on the environment around them. Entire ecosystems can depend on a single species, and they act as a glue that holds the ecosystem together.? The book will introduce readers to keystone animals across all the five major biomes (aquatic, grassland, forest, desert, and tundra) with facts about wildlife, habitats, and modern conservation practices to protect these species.

SHARON WISMER

Dr. Sharon Wismer is a marine biologist and co-founder of SEA Kids Alliance. From early childhood exploring tidal pools in Durban, South Africa, Sharon has kindled a deep curiosity for marine life and a passion for sharing its wonder and importance. Her doctoral studies at the University of Neuchatel, Switzerland, investigated the behavioral ecology of coral reef fishes, and her postdoctoral research at James Cook University, Australia, investigated the impacts of mass coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. Her scientific work has been published in many peer-reviewed academic articles in international journals, while Keepers of the Reef is her first children’s book - written and illustrated to make the emerging science of coral reefs accessible and exciting for children. Sharon lives in Switzerland with her husband and two children. You can find her at on Instagram @seakidsalliance / seakidsalliance.com.