Beaver Land presents an illuminating history of the beaver, pointing the spotlight on the often overlooked but noteworthy role this weird yet wonderful rodent has played in shaping American history…and how it may even save our ecological future. From fur trappers to scientists, PETA activists to "beaver believers," award-winning author Leila Philip introduces readers to the charming people who are dedicated to these surprisingly significant creatures. Animal lovers and budding environmentalists will devour this thoroughly researched and beautifully written story of how these "heroic animals who, once trapped to the point of extinction, have returned to the landscape as one of the greatest conservation stories of the twentieth century."