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3) Pumas
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the habitat, lifestyle, diet, physical characteristics, and future of the American big cat known as the puma, cougar, mountain lion, or panther.
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of the ivory-billed woodpecker's extinction in the United States, describing the encounters between this species and humans, and discussing what these encounters have taught us about preserving endangered creatures.
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Australia. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animals habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves. Habitat maps, fact boxes, labels, and captions all combine to aid understanding."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Magic tree house fact trackers volume 26
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Learn about giant pandas and other endangered species.
7) Sea turtles
Author
Series
Publisher
The Childs World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about sea turtles, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher description.
10) Tigers
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that a tigers stripes go all the way to its skin or that newborn cubs weigh about as much as a stick of butter? These stealthy predators are also at risk due to illegal hunting. Learn fascinating facts like these and more all in the pages of this book!
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
This moving picture book tells the story of one boy who helped in the hatching of an American bald eaglet. Featuring vividly detailed paintings from landscape artist Minor, George's inspiring text will motivate readers of all ages to care for the environment and its many creatures.
12) Rhinoceroses
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that rhinos communicate by squealing, snorting, and even mooing or that rhino calves can weigh up to 100 pounds? These huge herbivores are also at risk due to illegal hunting. Learn fascinating facts like these and more all in the pages of this book!
13) Black rhinos
Author
Series
Publisher
The Childs World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about black rhinos, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher description.
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This STEM-based nonfiction illustrated picture book introduces readers to several well-known animal and insect endlings, the last known survivors of a species, while discussing the mass extinction crisis facing our planet and what kids can do to make a difference."--
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
By now you've probably heard that bees are disappearing--but they aren't the only species at risk. Populations of fireflies, butterflies, and ladybugs have all been declining in recent years, too. This middle grade nonfiction explains the growth, spread, and recent declines of each of these four types of insects. Exploring human causes, like the Baltimore electric company that collected fireflies to attempt to harness their phosphorescent lighting...
17) Survival
Author
Publisher
RP Kids
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"From the rainforest to the savannah to the depths of the ocean, animal life in every continent and habitat has been affected by human activity. Louise McNaught's powerful animal portraits bring to life 20 stunning creatures and their fight for survival. Discover the dangers they face, the action being taken to protect them, and their vital importance on Earth. Be inspired to join the movement to conserve species and find out how you can make a...
19) Gorillas
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Find out why gorillas are in danger of dying out, what effect these animals have on the environment, and what people are doing to save them from extinction"--
Examines why gorillas are endangered, discussing their effect on the environment and exploring how people are trying to save them.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Shine a spotlight on animal species throughout history and the ones alive today in Animals Lost and Found, through beautiful illustrations and interesting facts. Children will learn about animals lost to extinction, animals we thought we'd lost but have found, and animals that are the focus of conservation efforts all over the world. This educational book for children aged 7+ is packed with intriguing information about extinction and the different...
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