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In this book, early fluent readers will learn how the manatee came back from the brink of extinction and serves as an important species in its environment. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's habitat, diet, behaviors, and current status, as well as how conservation efforts helped these sea cows make a comeback.
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The world's forests are filled with flora and fauna, but in many places they are threatened by encroaching development. This habitat loss, along with poaching and climate change, is one of the major factors affecting forest animals. This volume explores these concepts through profiles of animals like the red panda, which is losing its habitat to logging and agriculture. Readers will learn about this threat to the wildlife, as well as ongoing efforts...
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Inspired by a real incident, this look at the pollution crisis in our oceans follows one of the ducks as it is washed away on ocean currents, encountering plastic-endangered whales and sea turtles and passing through the giant floating island of marine debris known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. A picture book with an ultimately hopeful message about environmental issues and the state of our oceans. An end map documents the widely scattered journey...
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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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Rain forests cover approximately only 6 percent of the Earth's surface, but they are home to millions of plant and animal species. This lively biodiversity is in danger due to deforestation. Many rain forest animals are threatened as a result of this habitat loss. Readers are introduced to animals such as spider monkeys-several species of which are endangered. Chapters will explain what is being done to preserve the world's rain forests and what still...
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La mayoría de la gente no ha oído hablar de las panteras nebulosas. Estos parientes lejanos de leones, tigres y panteras son muy tímidos. Este estudio los convierte en un desafío para el personal y los científicos del zoológico. Descubra qué hace que las panteras nebulosas sean tan especiales y por qué necesitan nuestra ayuda.
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I survived true stories volume 4
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". . . tells the true stories of several animals who face challenges of their own and the humans who help them survive"--
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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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Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore environmentalism through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Wildlife Conservation, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this environmental issue. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused back-matter is...
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Young readers will love learning about animals and their habitat with Protecting Wetland Animals. This book explores wetlands, the animals that live there like frogs and beavers, and conservationists like Steve Irwin that worked to protect animals. Bright, full-page photos of wildlife and easy-to-read text fill the pages of this fun title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles....
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Young readers will love learning about animals and their habitat with Protecting Rain Forest Animals. This book explores rain forests, the animals that live there like spiders and sloths, and conservationists like Jane Goodall that work to protect animals. Bright, full-page photos of wildlife and easy-to-read text fill the pages of this fun title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning...
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