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Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A heartrending new novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning and #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Overstory. "Richard Powers, whose novels combine the wonders of science with the marvels of art, astonishes us in different ways with each new book." -Heller McAlpin, NPR Books. The astrobiologist Theo Byrne searches for life throughout the cosmos while single-handedly raising his unusual nine-year-old, Robin, following the death of his wife....
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Swarms of endangered insects take center stage in "B Is for Bee: ABCs of Endangered Insects." Spy a Hines Emerald Dragonfly or a damselfly. Peek at a June beetle or honey bee. Eye-catching color photographs and informational text give readers an up-close and personal look at these increasingly rare creatures. Back matter fast facts provide further information about featured species.
4) Open season
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
As Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett races against time to save an endangered species, he finds himself plunged into a deadly mystery that soon threatens his family and the life he loves.
Author
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Description
This book is a stirring look at the tiger, a magnificent animal that has long fueled human fascination. In critical danger of extinction, only a few thousand of these giant cats remain. Matthiessen's exquisite prose stunningly captures the tigers' dramatic fight to survive.
7) Tigers
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the reader to tigers"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24- cm.
Language
English
Description
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. - Bellwether Media
10) Polar bears
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
The polar bear lives in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Learn more about this endangered species and their habits.
11) Porpoises
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the reader to porpoises"--
14) Rhinoceroses
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Introduces and explains facts about rhinoceroses"--
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
The renowned scientist collects stories of endangered species that have beaten the odds, including the American crocodile, the California condor, and the black-footed ferret, interweaving her own experiences in the field with tales of the accomplishments of premier scientists.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
A flock of rare, endangered birds takes wing in "A Is for Albatross: ABCs of Endangered Birds." Readers can gawk at an emperor goose, spy an Uluguru bushshrike, peek at a piping plover, and more all brought to life through vivid color photography and informational text. Fun Fact back matter drills down deeper into birds profiled in body text.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
233 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
In his continuing adventures, Freddy, a golden hamster who can read and write, joins his animal and human friends to save a colony of endangered field hamsters from being killed when an automobile plant is constructed on their land.
18) Bare bones
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
Her plans for a romantic vacation interrupted by the discoveries of two murdered bodies and a small plane crash, Tempe Brennan traces leads to an isolated North Carolina farm.
19) Missing link
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Mr. Link recruits explorer Sir Lionel Frost to help find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight, this trio of explorers travels the world to help their new friend.