Richard Hewett
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1985]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the efforts of scientists who are trying to save the peregrine falcon from extinction by taking the fragile eggs that would not survive in the wild, hatching them, raising the chicks, and then releasing the birds back into the wild.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the native Americans known as the Anasazi, who migrated to southwestern Colorado in the first century A.D. and mysteriously disappeared in 1300 A.D. after constructing extensive dwellings in the cliffs of the steep canyon walls.
6) Lion
Author
Description
Text and photographs examine the daily life and behavior of lions in captivity and in the wild
7) Llama
Author
Description
Describes the characteristics and behavior of llamas and their usefulness to man, discusses other members of the lamoid family, and reports on the growing number of llamas now being bred in the United States.
8) Rhino
Author
Description
Presents the characteristics and habits of rhinoceroses living in the wild and of a family living at the Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland.
9) Fox
Author
Pub. Date
1996
Formats
Description
Describes these members of the dog family easily recognized by their long snouts, large ears, and bushy tails and which live in many different kinds of habitats.
10) Ostriches
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the ostrich.
19) Baby Zoo Animals
Author
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes how mother zoo animals feed, clean, protect, and play with their babies.