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1) Swamp chomp
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
In the rippling waters of a swamp, mosquitoes fly and hum, dragonflies swoop and drone, and other creatures live their interwoven lives. Includes facts about swamps and food chains.
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Raising her three birds from chicks to adulthood, Sonya is upset when one goes missing, but she soon learns a valuable lesson about the interconnectedness of nature and what it is to care for another creature.
3) Carnivores
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
©2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A lion, a great white shark, and a timber wolf, all meat-eaters who have been hurt by the cruelty of plant-eaters, form a support group which has limited success until their newest member, a great horned owl, shares some advice.
4) Sparrow girl
Author
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When China's leader declares war on sparrows in 1958, everyone makes loud noise in hopes of chasing the hungry birds from their land except for Ming-Li, a young girl whose compassion and foresight prevent a disaster.
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