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Author
Language
English
Description
The endangered Southern Resident orcas whistle and click their way around the waters of the Pacific Northwest in three small family groups while facing boat noise, pollution, and scarce food. Superpod introduces young readers to the experts who are training scat-sniffing dogs, inventing ways to treat sick orcas, quieting the waters, studying whales from the air, and speaking out. Author Nora Nickum also discusses her own work on laws to protect the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Stargazer Books
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
A Stargazer Books library ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Looks at how pollution, farming, and speading towns can threaten wildlife and endanger species and what we can do about it.
5) Sacrament
Author
Language
English
Description
Will Rabjohns, perhaps the most famous wildlife photographer in the world, has made his reputation chronicling the fates of endangered species. But after a terrible accident, Will is left in a coma. And in its depths, he revisits the wildernesses of his youth and relives his life with a mysterious couple who have influenced his life as an artist and a man.
When Will awakens, he sets out on a journey of self-discovery -- one where he will penetrate...
6) Tigers
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2004
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
30 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, life cycle, and endangered status of tigers.
7) The gorilla
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and endangered status of the gorilla.
10) Amazing tigers
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
30 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, life cycle, and endangered status of tigers.
11) The tiger
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the various species of tigers and their behavior and examines how they have become endangered through habitat loss, hunting, research, and captivity.
12) Cheetahs
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 19 x 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, natural environment, and threats to the survival of the cheetah, considered to be the fastest land animal on Earth.
13) The shark
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c1998.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of various species of shark, how they have become endangered, and what is being done to protect them from extinction.
14) The orangutan
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2000.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.4 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and endangered status of the orangutan.
18) American bison
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The American bison was hunted to near extinction in the 1800s as settlers moved west across what is now the United States. Readers will learn about this animal that is a symbol of the American West and find out what steps were taken to help increase the American bison population.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
©2006
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
33 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a look at some endangered animals that may become extinct unless we act quickly to save them.--
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