African Elephants
Endangered Animals
Learn all about African elephants, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author.
Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-63407-282-3
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$36.95 |
Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 4 |
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Reading Level | Grade 3 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Category | Life Sciences |
Copyright | 2016 |
Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Publication Date | 2015-08-01 |
BISACS | JNF037020, JNF003000, JNF003270 |
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Dewey | 599.67 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
Lexile | 710 |
Guided Reading Level | P |
ATOS Reading Level | 4.2 |
ATOS Interest Level | LG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 176287 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Detailed maps, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Starred, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
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Author: Nancy Furstinger
Nancy Furstinger has been speaking up for animals since she learned to talk. She is the author of nearly 100 books, including many on her favorite topic: animals! She shares her home with big dogs and house rabbits (all rescued). Furstinger also volunteers for several animal organizations. Nancy has been a feature writer for a daily newspaper, a managing editor of trade and consumer magazines, and an editor at two children's book publishing houses.
Reviews
A noteworthy review of Endangered Animals from School Library Connection on May 1, 2016
The focus of these books is on the reasons each animal is endangered and the ways humans can help. Each title describes an animal, its environmental adaptations, and the threats contributing to its decline and conservation. Up-close photographs engage the reader, and life cycle diagrams… View →