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1) Scat
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Description
Nick and his friend Marta decide to investigate when a mysterious fire starts near a Florida wildlife preserve and an unpopular teacher goes missing.
2) Willodeen
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
When the annual migration of hummingbears, a source of local pride and income, dwindles and no one knows why, Willodeen, armed with a magical birthday gift, speaks up for the animals she loves and vows to uncover this mystery.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
©2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Combines engaging facts with photography in a species portrait that reveals the real-life survival challenges that have caused lions to become endangered, sharing information about what kids can do to help.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Creature teachers Chris and Martin Kratt will take families along on extraordinary animal-powered adventures. The show transforms the Kratt Brothers into animated versions of themselves, allowing the real-life zoologists to visit wild animals in their little-seen habitats and showcase key science concepts. In this episode, we take a look at the creatures of the rainforest.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Shares stories and facts that reveal the real-life survival challenges that have caused polar bears to become endangered, and provides information about what kids can do to support conservation efforts.
Series
Publisher
distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Join the adventures of Martin and Chris as they meet up with cool creatures from around the world and witness many never-before-seen wildlife moments. With their creature smarts plus their newly invented Creature Power Suits, the brothers Kratt are using their amazing animal abilities to rescue their animal friends when they get into trouble. Each episode is a wildly funny adventure that also features how animals use science in their natural lives....
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Stories and facts that reveal the real-life survival challenges that have caused elephants to become endangered, and information about what kids can do to support conservation efforts.
Author
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces young readers to some of the earth's largest predators including cougars, polar bears, lions and tigers, cheetah, grizzly bears, and killer whales; and examines the environmental changes that are threatening their existence.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Overview of both eastern and western monarch butterflies, including their life cycle and migratory patterns. The impact of natural disasters and increasing residential and industrial development on monarch butterfly populations is also discussed.
16) Zebras
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habitats and family life of zebras and explains what is being done to save their population.
18) Deadfall
Author
Series
Alexandra Cooper novels volume 19
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A wild heart beats within New York City. Amid concrete and skyscrapers, the Wildlife Conservation Society works to preserve and protect the animal kingdom both within and beyond the borders of the five boroughs. But dangerous creatures don't always have claws and fangs, as Assistant DA Alexandra Cooper and NYPD detectives Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace know all too well. Predators lurk close to home, and in the aftermath of the shocking drive-by...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the Sibert medal winning author of TEAM MOON and the bestselling GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING comes a riveting, timely account of panda conservation efforts in China, perfect for budding environmentalists and activists.
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