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Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Prairie dogs are often pictured "kissing." They're actually touching teeth. It's how they recognize each other. These amazing animals also have a sophisticated kind of language. Unfortunately, intelligence isn't enough to save the five species of prairie dogs from extinction --
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
c2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sea otters are perhaps the cutest animals in the ocean. These friendly animals have the densest fur in the world, an adaptation that both helps them keep warm yet hurts them as fur traders overhunted them. Today, the sea otter population is fighting for its life.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Many people have a negative view of wolves. Perhaps some notions come from depictions of nasty wolves on television, in books, and in movies. People hunted wolves to near extinction in most parts of North America. Only now, after years of protective laws, are some wolf populations starting to bounce back. Readers will learn more about the difficult life of a wolf and what they can do to clear up misconceptions of these wild animals.
5) Arctic foxes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title takes readers to arctic fox habitats to understand why arctic foxes are at risk, what humans are doing to make matters worse, and the ways humans can help to save arctic foxes and ultimately, Earth. Sidebars, maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, and a fact sheet. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title takes readers to Atlantic puffin habitats to understand why Atlantic puffins are at risk, what humans are doing to make matters worse, and the ways humans can help to save Atlantic puffins and ultimately, Earth. Sidebars, maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, and a fact sheet. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
7) Caribou
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Caribou that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index"--
8) Harp seals
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title takes readers to harp seal habitats to understand why harp seals are at risk, what humans are doing to make matters worse, and the ways humans can help to save harp seals and ultimately, Earth. Sidebars, maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, and a fact sheet. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is...
9) Musk Oxen
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title takes readers to musk ox habitats to understand why musk oxen are at risk, what humans are doing to make matters worse, and the ways humans can help to save musk oxen and ultimately, Earth. Sidebars, maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, and a fact sheet. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint...
10) Narwhals
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title takes readers to narwhal habitats to understand why narwhals are at risk, what humans are doing to make matters worse, and the ways humans can help to save narwhals and ultimately, Earth.
11) Polar bears
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title takes readers to polar bear habitats to understand why polar bears are at risk, what humans are doing to make matters worse, and the ways humans can help to save polar bears and ultimately, Earth
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Black-footed ferrets tunnel underneath the Great Plains. But these animals were once thought to be extinct. Leveled text and vibrant images teach readers about the struggles of this animal as well as the ways that humans are trying to bring them back. A map feature highlights the animal's range, while other features show off its conservation status and life span, introduce the causes of the threat to the animal, and showcase its importance to the...
13) Blue Whales
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Blue whales are the largest animals in the world. But even these gentle giants face danger from humans. In this leveled text, readers will learn about the threats facing blue whales as well as some of the ways that people are trying to save them from extinction. Visual features highlight the factors leading to the decline of blue whales and show the environmental benefits of the whale. Other features highlight the range, life span, and status of blue...
14) Cheetahs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Cheetahs are the fastests animals on land. But they face many dangers. In this leveled text, readers will learn about the ways in which people are helping this animal overcome its threats. Features highlight the causes of the threat facing cheetahs, show the benefits that cheetahs provide to the environment, and highlight the range, life span, and status of these speedy cats.
15) Elephants
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Elephants are huge animals! But, despite their size, elephants are under threat. This title introduces young readers to the human activities that impact elephants' survival and the protections in place to help them. Leveled text and crisp photos introduce the main points, while special features highlight cause and effect, the elephant's conservation status, and the impact that elephants have on the world. Readers will find new appreciation for these...
16) Elephants
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the threats to and protections of elephants. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
17) Giant Pandas
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Giant pandas are known for their love of bamboo. But, bamboo forests are often cut down by humans, causing giant pandas to lose their habitats. In this title, leveled text and crisp images introduce the threats that giant pandas face and how humans can help. Special features show off the pandas' range and conservation status, introduce cause and effect, and highlight giant pandas' impact on the environment.
18) Giant pandas
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the threats to and protections for giant pandas. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
19) Giant Tortoises
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Giant tortoises face many challenges. How can humans help them? In this title, leveled text and informative photos illustrate the challenges that giant tortoises face and how humans are able to help them survive. Cause and effect features show what is behind the threat to the animal and what the world would be like without them, while other features highlight the range, status, and life span of the tortoise.
20) Orangutans
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Orangutans are under threat from deforestation and climate change. How can people help? Through leveled text and crisp photos, this title tells readers about the threats that orangutans face and ways that humans are trying to help them survive. Special features provide detail by highlighting cause and effect, mapping where the animals live, and showing why orangutans are important to their ecosystem.