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Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Inspired by a real incident, this look at the pollution crisis in our oceans follows one of the ducks as it is washed away on ocean currents, encountering plastic-endangered whales and sea turtles and passing through the giant floating island of marine debris known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. A picture book with an ultimately hopeful message about environmental issues and the state of our oceans. An end map documents the widely scattered journey...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Most people have not heard of the clouded leopard. This relative of lions, tigers, and panthers is very shy. This makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find out what makes clouded leopards so special and why they need our help."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Grasslands, savannas, and prairies are different types of rolling plains found across the world. The spread of agriculture and climate change are two of factors affecting animals in this biome. Readers will be introduced to the Asian elephant-which is threatened by both habitat loss and poaching-and learn about efforts that are being made to save the elephants and other grassland animals.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
The world's forests are filled with flora and fauna, but in many places they are threatened by encroaching development. This habitat loss, along with poaching and climate change, is one of the major factors affecting forest animals. This volume explores these concepts through profiles of animals like the red panda, which is losing its habitat to logging and agriculture. Readers will learn about this threat to the wildlife, as well as ongoing efforts...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Although the desert is a dry biome, it has a variety of animals. Readers explore both hot and cold deserts, and are introduced to endangered species such as the Sahara Desert's slender-horned gazelle. Also explained, are the subjects of climate change, poaching, and human activities that are affecting the world's deserts. Accessible, informative text illustrates how these threats can be lessened.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
This beginner biography takes a look into the life and career of Jane Goodall and her groundbreaking discoveries of apes. Complete with full-bleed relevant and historical photographs, timeline, glossary, and index. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
18) Ape adventures
Author
Pub. Date
2008.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Describes various members of the ape family and introduces people who work for their protection.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Rain forests cover approximately only 6 percent of the Earth's surface, but they are home to millions of plant and animal species. This lively biodiversity is in danger due to deforestation. Many rain forest animals are threatened as a result of this habitat loss. Readers are introduced to animals such as spider monkeys-several species of which are endangered. Chapters will explain what is being done to preserve the world's rain forests and what still...
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