Catalog Search Results
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
820L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
Many desert animals around the world are in danger of becoming extinct. In this enlightening nonfiction title, readers will learn a few of the causes of extinction in the desert and what problems extinction causes for animals, wildlife, and humans alike. Through vibrant photos of beautiful animals and stunning facts in conjunction with informational text and useful charts and diagrams, readers will learn and understand concepts such as habit loss...
5) Turtles
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1996
Physical Desc
63 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes different kinds of turtles, tortoises, and sea turtles and the endangered status of some species.
6) Orangutans
Author
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the life cycle and characteristics of orangutans, including physical and environmental threats to the species.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers, in association with Blackwell & Ruth
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Who is that peeking through the page? Is it a giant panda munching on bamboo? Or perhaps a yellow-eyed tree frog hiding in a tropical forest? Who Am I? uses clever riddles and stunning images by esteemed photographer Tim Flach (taken from his Abrams adult book Endangered) to introduce ten vital species-at-risk to readers. With its engaging and timely message, this beautifully crafted picture book is perfect for the youngest animal enthusiasts"--Provided...
10) Rhinoceroses
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
800L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Introduces and explains facts about rhinoceroses, including that they are at risk of disappearing from our planet" --
11) American Bison
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
1010L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color map.
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
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
860L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
Take a trip to the tropics to learn about what makes jungle animals so unique and why they need to be protected. This nonfiction title allows readers to discover the causes of endangered animals--including poaching and habitat loss--through astonishing facts and colorful images of these beautiful animals in conjunction with informational text and helpful charts and diagrams. With a glossary of terms, an index, and a list of resources and websites,...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
870L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
There are millions of animals that call the ocean home. Some of these animals are in danger. Learn about marine animals that are at risk of becoming endangered and what people and activists like Jacques Cousteau have done to help. Readers will learn about the causes of endangered animals, including pollution and overfishing and learn steps they can do to help the conservation and preservation of these beautiful animals and sea life. Through vibrant...
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
342 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A vibrant history of the modern conservation movement-told through the lives and ideas of the people who built it. In the late nineteenth century, as humans came to realize that our rapidly industrializing and globalizing societies were driving other animal species to extinction, a movement to protect and conserve them was born. In Beloved Beasts, acclaimed science journalist Michelle Nijhuis traces the movement's history: from early battles to save...
15) Giant pandas
Author
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Describes the life cycle and characteristics of pandas, including physical and environmental threats to the species"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Lexile measure
1060L
Physical Desc
164 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
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 book explains the growth, spread, and recent declines of each of these four types of insects and shows just how much bugs matter to our world.
17) Grizzly bears
Author
Pub. Date
2003
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
AD 820L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of grizzly bears, and discusses their endangerment in the lower forty-eight United States.
Author
Publisher
Minnesota Historical Society Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
304 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"What can endangered species tell us about our part of the world? What can they tell us about us? The elusive Canada lynx bears kittens in Minnesotas northeastern woods. In the far southeastern part of the state, the succulent Leedys roseroot clings to cold cliffs. On the northwestern grasslands, the western prairie fringed orchid grows only on ancient glacial beach ridges. In the rivers of the Twin Cities metro area, the snuffbox mussel snaps on...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
640L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Encourage readers to learn about the various animals that need help and what they can do to make a difference through volunteerism in this inspiring nonfiction title. Readers will discover different programs and organizations that work to protect animals, animal habitats, and endangered species through vibrant images and charts and informational text. Featuring a list of helpful and useful websites, this nonfiction title encourages readers to take...