Catalog Search Results
9) The shark
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of various species of shark, how they have become endangered, and what is being done to protect them from extinction.
10) The wolf
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
1998.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1270L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the habits, habitat, and endangered status of the wolf, as well as its place in human society.
12) The gorilla
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1130L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and endangered status of the gorilla.
13) The manatee
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1280L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and endangered status of the manatee and the closely related dugong.
14) The tiger
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Lexile measure
1200L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the various species of tigers and their behavior and examines how they have become endangered through habitat loss, hunting, research, and captivity.
15) Birds of prey
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.5 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
NC 1360L
Language
English
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.
16) The cheetah
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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.
17) Coral reefs
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.9 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1260L
Language
English
Description
Describes coral reefs and the problems they face, discussing how they are affected by human activities and their possible future.
18) The orangutan
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.4 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
1230L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and endangered status of the orangutan.
19) Bats
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Describes these flying mammals, their enemies, loss of habitat, rescue efforts, and their future.
20) The condor
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and endangered status of the Califorina condor.