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By Jonathan Baillie, Marilyn Baillie. 2008
Explains scientists' work to study and protect unusual threatened species around the world - from the Yangtze River dolphin and…
Papua's long-beaked echidna to the bumblebee bat in Thailand, pygmy hippopotamus in Liberia, and aye-aye of Madagascar. Discusses the EDGE (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered) uncommon-species conservation program. Grades 3-6. c2008.By Melvin Berger, Gilda Berger. 2006
Un album brossant, sous forme de questions et réponses, un portrait des forêts tropicales humides ainsi que de la faune…
et de la flore qu'elle abrite. Années 2-4. c2006. Titre uniforme: Does it always rain in the rain forest?By Brian Kendall. 1995
Starting with the first recorded Canadian baseball game in 1838, this book provides 27 famous events. Many events were performed…
by Americans in Canadian playing fields, such as Babe Ruth's first professional home run. Grades 3-6. 1995.By Anthony Bourke, John Rendall, Ruth Knowles. 2009
It's almost Christmas and as two friends search for gifts in London they come across the most unbelievable sight -…
a lion for sale in the famous store, Harrods. Unable to bear the thought of leaving the little cub, Ace and John take him home and name him Christian. A year of fun and mischief later, Christian has grown up and Ace and John must find him a new home back in his native Africa. Grades 4-7. 2009.By Wendy Cooling. 2015
For this celebration of our Earth, distinguished anthologist Wendy Cooling has chosen poems to make children look, think, and ask…
questions. Why are trees so important? How are motorways damaging our countryside? What can we do about rubbish? What can we do to protect our Earth for the future? Grades 3-6. 2015.By Moira Rose Donohue. 2017
By Sy Montgomery. 2011
Discusses the plight of the nearly extinct New Zealand kakapo - a large, flightless parrot. Explains the recovery-team scientists’ work…
of moving the remaining kakapo population to a safe environment and ensuring the birds’ protection during the hatching season. Grades 5-8. 2011.By Ewan McLeish. 1998
Explains worldwide water problems, including pollution and shortages, and suggests ways to prevent future crises. Gives advice on how individuals…
can practice conservation at home and in school. Includes a glossary and resources for further information. Grades 3-6. 1998.By Peggy Thomson. 1988
By Tom Jackson, Barbara Taylor. 2004
Apes and monkeys are versatile animals that can be found swinging from trees in a forest and performing death-defying leaps…
to grab their food. This guide offers a unique insight into the lives of apes and monkeys, examining every aspect of their lifestyles and behaviour, from habitats to feeding, communication, courting, giving birth and looking after their young. Grades K-3. 2004.By Etta Kaner. 2015
Rats, mosquitoes, bats, cockroaches, leeches, vultures - it’s easy to fear and despise them. But are they all bad? You…
probably know that rats destroy food supplies and can cause house fires when they gnaw on electrical wires, but did you know their supersensitive noses can help detect tuberculosis or even land mines? Are these conventionally icky critters really public enemies, or do they have merits worth appreciating? Takes a close look at what we dislike about each of 10 unpopular animals, and then presents the flip side: these very same animals are often smart, helpful to humans and the environment, or inspiring to scientists. Grades 2-4. Winner of the 2017 Silver Birch Non-Fiction Honour Book Award. 2015.By Aviva Layton, Bonnie S Mark-Goldstein. 1997
By Jill Dunn. 2011
By Keltie Thomas. 2010
Rats, through the diseases they carry, have probably killed more people than any war or natural disaster, and goats may…
have been the first to discover coffee. Among the more than 20 animals featured in this book are dogs, sheep, dolphins, silk moths and beavers, all of which have changed the course of history for better or for worse. Grades 3-6. 2010.By Diane Swanson. 1997
By Pamela Hickman. 1998
What does the world look, sound and feel like to animals? Use the activities in this book to find out…
how your senses differ from those of an animal's. Grades 3-6. 1998.By Etta Kaner. 1999
Do you run and hide or yell for help when you're afraid? Some animals do too, while others use more…
unusual methods to defend themselves: many lizards' tails drop off when enemies grab them, while possums play dead. Discover the amazing world of animal defenses. Grades 2-4. 1999.By Moira Rose Donohue. 2018
Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, Amazing Animals, we bring you three heartwarming tales of animals…
with incredible talents, including the stories of Norman the bike-riding dog and Eddie the otter who shoots hoops! Written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to devour the book page-by-page, these action-packed stories will leave readers thirsty for more. Grades K-3. 2018.By Mary Quattlebaum. 2018
Calling all dog lovers! Join the adventure as National Geographic Kids Chapters presents a trio of true stories about incredible…
acts of canine heroism. From Glory the bloodhound, who saves lost pets, to terriers who help raise orphaned hippos, these brave pups are sure to inspire young animal lovers. Grades 2-4. 2018.By Ashlee Brown Blewett. 2016