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Author
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A heartrending new novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning and #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Overstory. "Richard Powers, whose novels combine the wonders of science with the marvels of art, astonishes us in different ways with each new book." -Heller McAlpin, NPR Books. The astrobiologist Theo Byrne searches for life throughout the cosmos while single-handedly raising his unusual nine-year-old, Robin, following the death of his wife....
Author
Series
Joe Pickett novels volume 1
Language
English
Description
Joe Pickett, a rookie game warden in Twelve Sleep, Wyoming, decides to investigate when he finds a local hunting outfitter dead in his woodpile, and believes the murder is linked to the discovery of an endangered species which would derail plans by InterWest to build a natural gas pipeline across the state.
5) Crocodiles
Author
Series
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of crocodiles, as well as efforts to protect them.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
At a time when we are confronted with bad news about the environment nearly every day, renowned scientist Jane Goodall brings us inspiring news about the future of the animal kingdom. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall--along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard--shares fascinating survival stories about the American crocodile, the California condor, the black-footed ferret...
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a tribute to the efforts of dedicated volunteers who helped save the American bald eagle from extinction, including the story of a young boy who helped hatch an eaglet.
8) Pangolina
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From legendary naturalist Jane Goodall, an absorbing fictional tale that will steal hearts and open minds about the plight of the pangolin, the only mammalian species with scales, and endangered by illegal trafficking. After a blissful babyhood being cared for by her loving mother, Pangolina ventures out alone into the forest to become an independent adult, helped along by wise, older animal companions, including a civet and a bat. But one day cruel...
9) Birds
Publisher
Brown Bear Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"Describes various birds that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text"--Provided by publisher.
11) Manatee blues
Author
Series
Publisher
Puffin Books
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Description
Brenna, Maggie, and Zoe go to Florida to visit a manatee rescue center, where they learn about these endangered marine mammals.
12) Fish
Publisher
Brown Bear Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"Describes various fish that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Hanover Square Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
[First edition?]
Language
English
Description
"The unlikely story of the resurrection of the Florida panther from New York Times bestselling author Craig Pittman, for readers of American Wolf and Coyote America. The Florida panther is the only mountain lion found east of the Mississippi River. The big cats used to roam all over the Southeast, but no more. It wasn't so long ago when a lot of people thought Florida had none left. They were very nearly right. That the panther still exists at all...
14) Giant pandas
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of the giant panda.
Author
Series
Publisher
Copper Beech Books
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Briefly describes creatures from river, lake, or wetland habitats that are extinct or currently endangered, such as the Amazon River dolphin, crested ibis, pygmy hog, and painted terrapin.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First Spanish language edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Profiles twelve endangered species from around the world, including giraffes, gorillas, giant pandas, and polar bears, and describes why it is important to save each animal from extinction.
Author
Series
Publisher
Copper Beech Books
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Briefly describes a variety of animals, including lemurs, apes and monkeys, parrots, and elephants, which are endangered or already extinct as a result of man's destruction of their forest habitats or man's poaching and hunting.
Author
Publisher
[Consortium Book Sales & Dist]
Pub. Date
[2016].
Language
English
Description
"A beautifully illustrated hide-and-seek book, which invites children to learn about and find the endangered species hiding in the landscapes. Disappearing Acts is a beautifully illustrated search-and-find book. Each page features a densely detailed landscape: rainforest, savannah, coral reef, and more. Within these landscapes are hiding threatened species such as the Adelie penguin, elephant, panda, and snow leopard, and children are invited to search...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The many reasons animals are endangered have so much to do with people: poaching, overfishing, collecting, pet trade, traditional medicine, and more. But, the number one reason the animals featured in this book are in danger of dying out is habitat loss. Readers learn what people are doing to cause this as well as how captive breeding program and protected lands are trying to reverse what we'd done. Rare species are highlighted on each page with full-color...
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