Endangered animals & habitats
Author
1) The elephant
Author
Pub. Date
c1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Presents an overview of elephants, how they have become endangered, and what is being done to protect them from extinction.
4) The Bear
Author
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.2 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Discusses the bears of the world and threats to their existence, such as hunting and international trade, habitat destruction, and captivity, as well as the future of bears.
5) The manatee
Author
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and endangered status of the manatee and the closely related dugong.
6) The tiger
Author
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Discusses the various species of tigers and their behavior and examines how they have become endangered through habitat loss, hunting, research, and captivity.
Author
Pub. Date
[1999], c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.5 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Discusses birds of prey and their endangered status, including the problem of pesticides, the struggle for space and resources, breeding in captivity and reintroduction to the wild, and worldwide recovery efforts.
8) The cheetah
Author
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Describes this endangered animal including its hunting for food on the African plain and the competition which it faces, its reproduction and development, and the effect of humans on its decline.
10) The cougar
Author
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.4 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Text and photos describe cougars, covering their life cycle, habitat, behavior, problems with humans, and their decline in numbers.
11) The jaguar
Author
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Provides an introduction to the jaguar, discusses the behavior of the big cats, examines the reasons why jaguars are near extinction, and looks at efforts to protect them.
12) Snakes
Author
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 11 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Describes snakes and their habitats, focusing on threats to their survival; also includes a bibliography and list of organizations.
14)
The Galapagos Islands
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15)
The koala
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