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21) The cougar
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses the cougar as an endangered species and how the survival of the animal depends on understanding how it lives and what it requires to exist.
22) The crocodile
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses the crocodiles of the world, the threats to their existence, such as hunting and habitat loss, and the efforts to save and protect them, including captive breeding, catch-and-release programs, and the use of parks and reserves.
23) The jaguar
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Examines traits and characteristics of the jaguar, including its behavior, both in the wild and domestically, within the United States. Also discusses current efforts to prevent its extinction.
24) Snakes
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 11 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Describes snakes and their habitats, and discusses reasons behind why they have become an endangered species.
25) Antarctica
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Examines the hostile environment, flora and fauna, minerals, humans, and ecological efforts to protect the ice continent of Antarctica.
26) Bighorn sheep
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.4 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and habits of bighorn sheep, threats to their health and habitats, and efforts to protect these wild mammals.
27) Frogs and toads
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
28) The leopard
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
29) Owls
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Explains what owls are, the habitats they live in, interaction between humans and owls, problems they face, and attempts to conserve them.
30) Penguins
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Examines the shrinking numbers of penguins due to the pollution of ocean waters and dangers from humans.
31) Wetlands
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Explains what a wetland is, why it is important, threats facing this ecosystem, and efforts to protect wetlands.
33) The giant panda
Author
Publisher
MyReportLinks.com Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of China's giant pandas, as well as threats to their continued existence and efforts to save them from extinction.