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Conservation of wildlife is a big deal. The more biodiversity in a habitat, the healthier it is. And, people live in a lot of the habitats animals do. So, the better animals are doing, the better our habitat is! However, there are continuing threats to wildlife around the world: habitat loss, poaching, and climate change are just a few. In this volume, readers find out more about how wildlife is being harmed by people's actions-and what they can do...
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IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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Earth is full of amazing animals, from tigers to bumblebees. This book brings readers up close to animals around the world who are at risk of dying out due to habitat destruction, climate change, and other issues. Readers will learn about the problems facing orangutans, sea turtles, and other animals through accessible text and brilliant photographs. An activity at the end of the book will help readers to further connect with the important issues...
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When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. Beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, and how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the narrative. Readers will love learning about this mysterious,...
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Suis le sauvetage de Kali, un ourson blanc orphelin qui vient du village inupiat de Kali (Point Lay). Il est d'abord accueilli par le zoo de l'Alaska à Anchorage, puis il part pour son nouveau foyer, le zoo de Buffalo dans l'État de New York. Cette épopée photographique retrace à merveille la croissance rapide de l'ourson, appelé à devenir l'un des plus grands carnivores terrestres du monde.
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The accepted definition of animal cruelty may differ between cultures and even between individual people. Some people may not mind eating meat, no matter where it came from, but think keeping animals in zoos in cruel. Others may abstain from eating meat or using animal products altogether. In addition, many animal-focused businesses make people a lot of money. How should young people decide what they believe? This book presents ideas about animal...
7) Gorillas
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Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Endangered Gorillas Face And How They Can Be Saved.
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One person's trash was another family's treasure
What do you do when you're a little dog abandoned on New Year's Day? The Diary of a Recycled Dog takes you into the mind of a little dog abandoned by his previous owner. This confused and abandoned mixed-breed is in an unfamiliar and dangerous territory. The woods and dead-end road are no home for a dog.
Denver traveled the lonely road alone and afraid. He barked until someone listened. A local couple...
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Have you ever noticed a bunny on the label of a bar of soap or any other item? This means these products are free from animal testing! In this book, you'll hear from the little guy himself and meet his other friends. Brooks the Bunny is here to guide the next generation to shop consciously, and compassionately, with educational facts and fun tips! These brands not only save animals' lives but many of them are also eco-friendly, free of chemicals and...
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Although the desert is a dry biome, it has a variety of animals. Readers explore both hot and cold deserts, and are introduced to endangered species such as the Sahara Desert's slender-horned gazelle. Also explained, are the subjects of climate change, poaching, and human activities that are affecting the world's deserts. Accessible, informative text illustrates how these threats can be lessened.
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IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Scientists estimate that by the year 2050, almost half of Earth's species may be extinct. This frightening prospect would have devastating effects on the future of our planet. Your readers will study the issue of endangered species and the impact that human activity has on the plants and animals of the world. Using primary sources and helpful graphics to illustrate conservation efforts, the narrative encourages readers to take an active role in helping...
13) Whales
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Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Endangered Whales Face And How They Can Be Saved.
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This book helps children to develop critical thinking and debating skills. It examines the topic of animal rights in a lively and accessible way. Information is presented to help readers deliberate, debate, and decide for themselves. The book looks at animal rights: what the current situation is, how far animal rights should go, and how far should they go in the future. The book covers eating meat, animals in sport, animals in medical testing, and...
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Grasslands, savannas, and prairies are different types of rolling plains found across the world. The spread of agriculture and climate change are two of factors affecting animals in this biome. Readers will be introduced to the Asian elephant-which is threatened by both habitat loss and poaching-and learn about efforts that are being made to save the elephants and other grassland animals.
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Beavers aren't just cute creatures that like to chew on trees and swim. They're also important ecosystem engineers! Readers of this engaging book learn just how vital these rodents are to the environment, from creating habitats for other animals to helping to control flooding. A high-interest topic encourages readers of many levels to learn about beavers. Accessible text reinforces key elementary science lessons while eye-catching photographs hold...
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Enraptured with raptors? Love lions? Protective of pelicans? Rob Laidlaw's latest book has something for everyone. Having exposed the cruel treatment of animals in zoos and the entertainment industry with his previous two books, Rob Laidlaw sets out in Saving Lives and Changing Hearts to show a more positive side of the human-animal relationship: animal sanctuaries. From a donkey sanctuary in Canada to a bear rescue centre in China, this book examines...
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Bengal tigers are an endangered species, due to many human-caused factors, such as poaching, habitat destruction, and global warming. In Robert Wells' signature style, this book explores these difficult topics in a child-friendly manner with endearing illustrations, and it gives kids ways they can help to save the tigers, too.
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Glaciers are melting. Summers are heating up. Sea levels are on the rise. Climate change is affecting every corner of our planet - and it's the subject of a lot of concern, activism, and debate.
How is climate change affecting Earth's ecosystems? What happens to animals and other organisms when the habitats around them start to change? This book addresses how climate change affects species on land and in the ocean, which species are most at risk...
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