When Howard Sharpe spotted a group of southern sea otters floating off the coast of California, he was nearly as surprised as if he had seen a dinosaur. The otters were thought to be nearly extinct, and yet he spotted hundreds splashing in the water. Soon, Howard and other environmental activists sprang into action to make sure this once nearly extinct species didn't disappear forever. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story about how fur-tastrophe was avoided in the southern sea otter comeback. Then, learn more about southern sea otters and other marine mammals in danger.
When terrorists struck the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, heroes stepped up. Follow canine Trakr and his handler James as they locate a survivor in the rubble more than a day after the towers fell. The search and rescue team from Canada was working beside many heroes responding to the attacks on 9/11. Based on the true story and in honor of the K9 and handler team who found the last survivor trapped at Ground Zero. Additional material provides an overview of the events of the day and other stories of canine heroism at Ground Zero.
William Hornaday admired the American bison. He wanted every American to see the beautiful animal that was once plentiful across the Great Plains. But in 1886 he made a shocking prediction. Unless something changed quickly, bison would disappear from America forever. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story to learn how William and other activists brought the bison back from the brink. Then, learn more about bison and other animals in danger.
Four days of heavy rain sent water rushing toward Jeff Johnson's Iowa pig farm, threatening to flood everything in its path. The high waters could easily sweep away the animals, but Jeff had no way to move all of his pigs out of harm's way. How would the pigs survive? Find out about the smart animals who found their way to safety and the farmers who helped to rescue them in this graphic adventure of animal escape. Then, learn about other animals made it away from rising flood waters.
The trembling ground frightened pandas in China's Wolong National Nature Preserve. The pandas scrambled up trees and into hiding places as the earthquake toppled structures and ripped apart trees, crumbling the preserve all around them. As soon as the earthquake subsided, teams of rescuers sprang into action to free the hurt and scared pandas from the surrounding rubble. Follow along in this graphic adventure of animal escape. Then, learn about more animals rescued from earthquakes.
Boa constrictors are known for their strong bodies with a killer squeeze. But what else do you know about the scaly hunters? Discover everything from predation to becoming prey, baby boas to big boa adults, and everything in between.
When tornados tore through Alabama, they ripped the roofs off houses, tore apart trees, and sent debris flying miles away. They also picked up Mason, the dog and sent him sailing away from his home and owners. Mason's family searched desperately for their beloved pet, but he was nowhere to be seen. Find out about this brave dog's slow, crawling journey back home after a tornado in this graphic adventure of animal escape. Then, learn more about the heroes that saved other animals from terrifying tornadoes.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why nutria are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about nutria and how scientists work to control their population. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about nutria using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Nutria also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why feral pigs are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about feral pigs and how scientists work to control their population. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about feral pigs using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Feral Pigs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why emerald ash borers are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about emerald ash borers and how scientists work to control their population. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about emerald ash borers using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Emerald Ash Borers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why Burmese pythons are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Burmese pythons and how scientists work to control their population. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about Burmese pythons using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Burmese Pythons also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why cane toads are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about cane toads and how scientists work to control their population. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about cane toads using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Cane Toads also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why Asian giant hornets are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Asian giant hornets and how scientists work to control their population. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about Asian giant hornets using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Asian Giant Hornets also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Meet a new sloth friend in the kitchen! A leafy salad inspired by your animal chef's diet makes for a tasty treat. Sloth claw snacks and tree bark brownies made alongside your slow sous chef are almost too cute to eat. Helpful tips from chef sloth make cooking easy, and a feature with more information about sloths helps young readers learn all about the creatures. It's time to get cooking with animal chefs!
Meet a new shark friend in the kitchen! Shark food pasta salad inspired by your animal chef's diet makes for a tasty treat. Fruity jaws of surprise and a sandwich shaped like your swimming sous chef are almost too cute to eat. Helpful tips from chef shark make cooking easy, and a feature with more information about sharks helps young readers learn all about the creatures. It's time to get cooking with animal chefs!
Meet a new llama friend in the kitchen! A chopped salad and fruity flowery skewers inspired by your animal chef's diet make for tasty treats. Cute cupcakes and oh la llama rice cakes that look just like your lovely little chef are almost too cute to eat. Helpful tips from chef llama make cooking easy, and a feature with more information about llamas helps young readers learn all about the creatures. It's time to get cooking with animal chefs!
Meet a new narwhal friend in the kitchen! A shrimp cocktail and fishy sandwich inspired by your animal chef's diet make for tasty treats. Tusk-like kabobs and polar pancakes that remind your chilly sous chef of home are almost too cute to eat. Helpful tips from chef narwhal make cooking easy, and a feature with more information about narwhals helps young readers learn all about the creatures. It's time to get cooking with animal chefs!
Meet a new hedgehog friend in the kitchen! A fruit smoothie and wormy plate (don't worry--it's just pasta) inspired by your animal chef's diet make for tasty treats. Cute cookies and delightful dinner rolls shaped like your spiny sous chef look almost too cute to eat. Helpful tips from chef hedgehog make cooking easy, and a feature with more information about hedgehogs helps young readers learn all about the creatures. It's time to get cooking with animal chefs!
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last yellow-tipped Oahu tree snail, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it and, what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last Tasmanian tiger, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it and, what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores service dogs and how they assist their handlers. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last Pyrenean ibex, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last Pinta Island tortoise, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last passenger pigeon, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last northern white rhino, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
