Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight."The 10-day adventure wrapped up with the honor of a lifetime, as Bindi had been invited to speak with her mother at the Washington National Press Club luncheon in Washington, D.C. Past speakers include Winston Churchill, Indira Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela, all respected leaders with whom Bindi now had a shared experience. . . . "We have never had an eight-year-old girl speak at the National Press Club, as far as I know. I can never remember anyone close to being that young."
Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight."Parents need to know that this educational series -- which focuses on Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi -- is a great choice for the whole family. The spunky young hostess is just as passionate about wildlife as her famous dad, and catchy song-and-dance numbers add to the learning in a fun, kid-friendly way. Viewers of all ages will come away with a new appreciation for nature's diversity and be reminded of the importance of preserving animals' natural habitats.
Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight."In Australia, spring begins in September, so for the Irwins, the new season began with unspeakable sadness. As the dust settled, though, a new beginning slowly and steadily took shape. To start fresh with hearts so badly broken was incredibly difficult, but it was also necessary. Terri and the kids were determined to do it for their supporters and fans, for wildlife everywhere and, of course, for Steve.
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Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight."After Terri told attendees about the Steve she knew and loved, his dreams for wildlife protection, and the Irwin family's determination to continue his work, it was Bindi's turn to take the podium. With conviction and poise, she offered her perspective on the topic that had defined her eight years to date. "It's very sad, but in my lifetime, a lot of wildlife could disappear," she said. "We could lose tigers, gorillas, and even my favorite koalas could become extinct. We need to continue my daddy's work and make this place safer for animals."
Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight."As to whether she felt like touring and performing even as she mourned her dad, it indeed seemed there was nothing she felt like doing more. If anything, she indicated, thoughts of her father only drove her. "I think about him just looking at me," she said on Good Morning America. "Like at the dinner table and stuff, he used to say, 'Oh, Bindi, I'm so proud of you, good job, well done.' It was really nice."
Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight."With backup group the Crocmen, she [Bindi] performed in Los Angeles and New York, singing lively, choreographed songs about the plight of threatened wildlife. . . . "It's very cool because everyone's cheering and it feels really nice to get out there and just be me and just do what I love to do, sing and dance," Bindi said on the set of ABC's Good Morning America, one of several stops on her talk show circuit that week. "It's really hard to explain but it's a great feeling."
Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight."As to whether she [Bindi] felt like touring and performing even as she mourned her dad, it indeed seemed there was nothing she felt like doing more. If anything, she indicated, thoughts of her father only drove her.
How does the author of "Let Bindi Have the Limelight" persuade readers to consider the importance of wildlife conservation?
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