Catalog Search Results
Showing Results using Keyword index
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Pangolins are one of the most poached animals in the world. Yet scientists know very little about them. Discover how pangolin rescuers and researchers such as Thai Nguyen are working to protect these mysterious creatures"--
Author
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Animals are found in every environment around the world from the rain forest to the savanna to the desert. Some creatures, like butterflies and foxes, can survive in many different habitats. Lyrical text and stunning illustrations bring to life the inhabitants of these unique environments"--Jacket.
Author
Publisher
Dawn Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
When an owl chooses to make her nest in a dangerous location, the eggs are rescued by a bird rehabilitation specialist. Miraculously, one of the eggs hatches, and the owlet becomes an education bird--an ambassador for his species. This true story is about preservation, rehabilitation, and most of all, friendship.
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that rhinoceroses are the second biggest land animal in the world, second only to elephants? How about that rhinos have especially poor eyesight? Or that white and black rhinos are called that even though neither of them is black or white? Perfect for all animal lovers—and rhino fans in particular—this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a rhinoceros expert! Where are rhinos found? What's it like to be a rhino?...
29) 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...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Poaching and war damaged an isolated wilderness in West Zambia, reducing its lion population to just one: Lady, the last lioness. Witness Lady's fight for survival in this evocative narrative on the decline, fall, and rebirth of the Liuwa Plains. Follow Lady as she grapples with a landscape altered by human hands and discover how both Lady and humankind restore balance to the environment"--Publisher.
31) Jane Goodall
Author
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of animals, and she went to study them in the wild as soon as she could. Jane lived with chimpanzees in their natural habitat and became famous for her pioneering approach to research. She now educates the public on animal rights This moving book features stylish illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"The Great White Shark Scientist is the latest ocean adventure from the venerable team of Sy Montgomery and Keith Ellenbogen. In it, they follow Dr. Greg Skomal, biologist and head of the Massachusetts Shark Research Program, as he strives to better understand the habits and habitats of Great Whites in order to save this amazing, if maligned, creature of the deep." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Dogs are working with humans to find new ways to solve environmental problems and conserve wildlife, just a few of which are sniffing out invasive species and poisons, as well as identifying wildlife traffickers.
Author
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
Este título enseña a los lectores jóvenes sobre los orangutanes y cómo están en peligro de extinción debido a la pérdida de hábitat, la caza ilegal y más.
This title will teach readers about orangutans and where they live. It will also let readers know that orangutans are endangered and that they face many threats, baby orangutans are sold as pets.
Author
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
"This title will teach readers about honey bees and where they live. It will also let readers know that some honey bee populations are in decline due to pesticide use, habitat loss, pollution, and more" --
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
"Little brown bats do us a big favor. They eat huge numbers of insects. That helps limit the spread of diseases and the damage that insects do to farm crops. But in recent years, large populations of little brown bats have been dying off each winter. Is a virus killing them? Could climate change or pesticides be the cause? Or is it something else? Follow a team of dedicated scientists working to save the little brown bats in this real-life science...
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...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Inspired by a real incident, this look at the pollution crisis in our oceans follows one of the ducks as it is washed away on ocean currents, encountering plastic-endangered whales and sea turtles and passing through the giant floating island of marine debris known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. A picture book with an ultimately hopeful message about environmental issues and the state of our oceans. An end map documents the widely scattered journey...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
Este libro bellamente ilustrado destaca a animales de todas las épocas: especies perdidas por la extinción, otras que hemos recuperado y animales que son el foco de los esfuerzos de conservación en todo el mundo.
"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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the tongue of blue whale can weigh as much as an elephant? How about that blue whales’ songs can be louder than the engine of a jet plane? Or that, with the right equipment, you can hear a blue whale’s heartbeat two miles away? Perfect for all animal lovers—and blue whale fans in particular—this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a blue whale expert! Where are blue whales found?...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request