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IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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In the cloud forests of the Amazon Basin, scientists are installing extraordinary numbers of camera traps in the hopes of learning more about an elusive species—woolly monkeys. No one knows for sure how many woolly monkeys are left in the wild. But they play a key role in their ecosystem, and without them the rain forest is in trouble. Join scientists on their quest to solve the mysteries surrounding the lives of woolly monkeys before it's too late....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted comes a beautiful book about the animals who share our planet—and what we can do to help them survive.
Did you know that blue whales are the largest animals in the world? Or that sea otters wash their paws after every meal? The world is filled with millions of animal species, and all of them are unique and special. Many are on the path to extinction.
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Did you know that blue whales are the largest animals in the world? Or that sea otters wash their paws after every meal? The world is filled with millions of animal species, and all of them are unique and special. Many are on the path to extinction.
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"A vibrant history of the modern conservation movement-told through the lives and ideas of the people who built it. In the late nineteenth century, as humans came to realize that our rapidly industrializing and globalizing societies were driving other animal species to extinction, a movement to protect and conserve them was born. In Beloved Beasts, acclaimed science journalist Michelle Nijhuis traces the movement's history: from early battles to save...
6) Elephants
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Tasmanian devils are feisty marsupials. But they still face many challenges. Leveled text and informative photos highlight these challenges for readers and show off the actions being done to save Tasmanian devils. Special features show the status and life span of Tasmanian devils, highlight their geographic range, and more.
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Cinderella Smith volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 3
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A trip to the zoo has Cinderella Smith and her friends excited to start their endangered species reports--until all of the books on Cinderella's chosen animal go missing from the school library, leaving the Group in Cahoots to solve the mystery--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Amphibians can be found all over the world. There are more than 7,500 kinds of amphibians living in streams, rainforests, deserts, and everywhere in between. Many of them are in danger due to a deadly fungus, but help is on the way! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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Quietly, without most people noticing, the population of giraffes in the wild has decreased by nearly 40 percent since 1985. Giraffes have disappeared entirely from seven countries where they used to live. Researchers believe fewer than 98,000 exist in the wild-fewer even than endangered African elephants. In 2016, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature added giraffes to the organization's Red List of Threatened Species. What is causing...
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You've probably heard of lions and tigers. Perhaps you've seen them at the zoo. But have you heard of the clouded leopard? This shy member of the cat family is an endangered species. Their shyness makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find out why they are so special, and why they need our help. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while...
12) Giant Pandas
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Round and roly-poly, pandas are recognizable to people everywhere. But these cuddly creatures are in trouble. Their populations are shrinking, and they are running out of places to live. Learn more about these amazing animals, and what you can do to make a difference in their future.
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Wildness beats in the heart of California's urban areas. In Los Angeles, residents are rallying to build one of the largest wildlife crossings in the world because of the plight of one lonely mountain lion named P-22. Porpoises cavort in San Francisco Bay again because of a grassroots effort to clean up a waterway that was once a toxic mess. And on the Facebook campus in Silicon Valley, Mark Zuckerberg and his staff have provided a home for an endearing...
14) The Sixth Extinction: by Elizabeth Kolbert | Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review: An Unnatural History
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Inside this Instaread of The Sixth Extinction: Overview of the book; Important People; Key Takeaways; Analysis of Key Takeaways.
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A dark and witty story of environmental collapse and runaway capitalism from the Booker-listed author of The Teleportation Accident.
The near future. Tens of thousands of species are going extinct every year. And a whole industry has sprung up around their extinctions, to help us preserve the remnants, or perhaps just assuage our guilt. For instance, the biobanks: secure archives of DNA samples, from which lost organisms might...
The near future. Tens of thousands of species are going extinct every year. And a whole industry has sprung up around their extinctions, to help us preserve the remnants, or perhaps just assuage our guilt. For instance, the biobanks: secure archives of DNA samples, from which lost organisms might...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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We share the planet with millions of plants and animals. Sometimes human behavior can harm them. This book introduces readers to the plants and animals that are now classified as threatened, endangered, and extinct. Readers will learn about the threats and dangers these species face or once faced and the consequences that follow. Important concepts such as conservation and protection are explored in this volume, which will help readers understand...
18) Panda Bears
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The panda bear is one of the most popular bears on Earth, but it's also one of the rarest. Readers discover where pandas live, what they eat, and many other fascinating facts about these cute bears. The fact-filled main text supports common science curriculum topics, such as conservation and animal adaptations. Fun fact boxes and a graphic organizer are included to provide additional information about pandas, and a helpful map allows readers to visualize...
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Earth's rivers are a home to many creatures that are at risk of dying out-river dolphins, giant otters, birds, fish, and more. These river animals are threatened by global warming and the actions of people. In this important conservation title, readers will learn about river animals on the spectrum of threatened species and see vibrant photos of those animals in the wild. Also included is the story of an extinct river animal, as well as a success...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Weighing up to 1,300 pounds, the gentle manatee looks far more daunting than it truly is. How can we protect this peaceful "sea cow," which has been endangered by habitat loss and watercraft collisions? Thankfully, legal action has ensured that manatee populations are beginning to revive. In this text, readers will learn what manatees need to survive, how they contribute to their ecosystems, and what activities threaten their survival. Equipped with...
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