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Cat tales: true stories of kindness and companionship with kitties (Stories And Poems Ser.)
Par Aline Alexander Newman, National Geographic Kids. 2017
The triumphant tale of the house sparrow
Par Jan Thornhill. 2018
Discusses the history of the House Sparrow, which has adapted and thrived alongside humans for more than ten thousand years.…
Sometimes considered an agricultural pest, the House Sparrow has also been viewed as a highly entertaining bird and was purposely introduced into North America. For grades 3-6. 2018Conservation Success stories: Set, six books (Conservation Success Stories Series)
Par Lisa J. Amstutz, Clara MacCarald, Carol Hand, Michael Regan, Laura Perdew. 2018
Set of six books featuring the ongoing conservation efforts in different ecosystems. Includes Bringing Back Our Deserts, Bringing Back Our…
Freshwater Lakes, Bringing Back Our Oceans, Bringing Back Our Tropical Forests, Bringing Back Our Tundra, and Bringing Back Our Wetlands. For grades 6-9.When I was a turkey: based on the Emmy award-winning PBS documentary My Life as a Turkey
Par Brenda Z. Guiberson, Joe Hutto. 2017
Naturalist recounts the true story of how he raised a flock of wild turkeys using imprinting from the moment they…
hatched. For two years he cared for the flock of birds and immersed himself in their world. For grades 4-7. 2017The hyena scientist (Scientists in the Field)
Par Sy Montgomery, Nic Bishop. 2018
Explores the work of zoologist Kay Holekamp as she researches hyenas in Africa. Discusses the different team members, life at…
the research camp, and the exciting new data they collect on the hyenas whose clans are dominated by females. For grades 5-8. 2018Dog days of history: the incredible story of our best friends (Animals Ser.)
Par Sarah Albee, National Geographic Kids. 2018
Presents the history of dogs, both famous and infamous, from ancient times to the twenty-first century. Discusses the long relationship…
between humans and canines, and how dogs are an integral part of our daily lives. For grades 4-7. 2018Shark quest: protecting the ocean's top predators
Par Karen Romano Young. 2019
Overview of sharks, from their intelligence and feeding habits to how researchers study sharks at sea. Discusses the human impact…
on their populations, and what we can do to save these incredible predators. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018The girl who drew butterflies: how Maria Merian's art changed science
Par Joyce Sidman. 2018
Explores the extraordinary life and scientific discoveries of Maria Merian (1647-1717), who discovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented the…
science behind the mystery in her art. Sibert Medal. For grades 5-8. 2018Filling the earth with trash (Green Earth Science Discovery Library)
Par Jeanne Sturm. 2018
John james audubon (Voices Leveled Library)
Par Carol Pugliano. 2018
John James Audubon did not have any formal training as a scientist. He had very little training as an artist.…
What he did have was a dream. Audubon dreamed of painting every species of bird in North AmericaPlastic, ahoy!: Investigating the great pacific garbage patch
Par Patricia Newman. 2017
Plastic: it's used to make everything from drink bottles and bags to toys and toothbrushes. But what happens when it…
ends up where it doesn't belong—like in the Pacific Ocean? How does it affect ocean life? Is it dangerous? And exactly how much is out there? A team of researchers went on a scientific expedition to find out. They explored the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, where millions of pieces of plastic have collected. The plastic has drifted there from rivers, beaches, and ocean traffic all over the world. Most of it has broken down into tiny pieces the size of confetti. For nearly three weeks at sea, researchers gathered bits of plastic and ocean organisms. These samples helped them learn more about the effects of plastic in the ocean. Follow along on the expedition to find out how scientists studied the Garbage Patch—and what alarming discoveries they madeOn the brink: New zealand's most endangered species
Par Maria Gill. 2020
Discover which are our most threatened animals in New Zealand. From the beautiful forest ringlet butterfly to the down-right ugly…
southern elephant seal, the cheeky kakapo to the great white sharks, every one of the unique species in our waters and on our land is threatened by predators, land changes, pollution, and other human-induced disturbances. As well as finding out how unique these animals are, you'll read what is harming them, and most importantly, what we can do to help them. Maria Gill Maria Gill is an award-winning writer of non-fiction and educational books for children. A former primary school teacher, she has written dozens of books and regularly visits schools around New Zealand to give talks. She also conducts writing workshops and addresses educational conferencesThe tornado scientist: seeing inside severe storms (Scientists in the Field)
Par Mary Kay Carson, Tom Uhlman. 2019
Meteorologist Robin Tanamachi and her team work to come up with a way to predict tornadoes with even greater accuracy…
and save countless lives across America's heartland. Highlights the anatomy of a tornado, past encounters with destructive supercells, and the technology meteorologists use. For grades 5-8. 2019Superlative birds
Par Leslie Bulion, Robert Meganck. 2019
Saving the Tasmanian devil: how science is helping the world's largest marsupial carnivore survive (Scientists in the Field)
Par Dorothy Hinshaw Patent. 2019
Follows the scientists who are working to stop a contagious tumor that is killing the Tasmanian devil. The research being…
done on the Australian marsupial has potential to affect all animals, and even humans, as they learn more about how to prevent and hopefully eradicate certain genetic diseases. For grades 5-8. 2019Once a threatened species, North Carolina's black bears are now thriving due to conservation efforts of scientists and local citizens.…
Discusses the impact of population growth and bears' expansion into human habitats. Also examines how other wildlife is affected by human activity. For grades 4-7. 2018The (other) F word: a celebration of the fat & fierce
Par Angie Manfredi. 2019
Diverse collection of personal essays and prose reflecting on body image and body positivity from more than thirty authors, artists,…
models, and more. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2019Manhattan: mapping the story of an island
Par Jennifer Thermes. 2019
Chronicles the rise of Manhattan and recounts its physical, social, and ecological history. Explores the changing dynamics of the island,…
and highlights important moments that helped shape its growth. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2019Hey there, Earth dweller!: dive into this world we call Earth
Par Laura Watkinson, Marc Ter Horst, Wendy Panders. 2019
A quick overview about how our planet was formed, its composition, and how it continues to evolve. Includes discussion on…
climate change and Earth dwellers. Translated from the 2014 Dutch edition. For grades 4-7. 2014Bugs in danger: our vanishing bees, butterflies, and beetles
Par Mark Kurlansky, Jia Liu. 2019