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Author
Series
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Description
Are trees social beings? Forester and author Peter Wohlleben makes the case that, yes, the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. Wohlleben also shares his deep love...
Series
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Enter stories of the most unlikely cross-species relationships imaginable: a chimp bottle-feeding tiger cub, a giant tortoise snuggling with a baby hippo, a black crow parenting a meerkat. Look at these remarkable relationships first hand, and through caregivers, biologists, and animal behaviorists. Explore what they suggest about the nature of animal emotions.
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Questar
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Experience life behind the scenes at one of America's most renowned zoos. From a desperately ill baby gorilla to two un-amorous pandas, these stories witness the drama of zoo veterinary medicine. Meet the people who keep these animals alive and healthy.
5) Tall blondes
Series
Publisher
Questar
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
This personal odyssey takes a surprising and revealing look at the magnificent giraffe.
6) Yosemite
Series
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Join scientists, experts, and adventurers as they trudge through mountains of snow, climb trees as tall as buildings, and soar high in the air to spy just how global changes are affecting one of America's greatest wildernesses.
Series
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation, PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
DNA testing companies are trending nationally, with over 30 million Americans hoping to receive clues to family origins and forecasts of their future health -- not knowing the results can be misleading, or not considering that family secrets can tear apart relationships. The biggest risk, however, may be what these companies do with our information once they have it, so this program objectively explores the promise and peril of consumer DNA testing....
12) The last rhino
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Sudan is the very last male Northern White Rhino. His amazing story is told through the global cast of people involved in Sudan's life of 43 years. He was aged two when snatched from his mom's side in Central Africa and became a prized exhibit in a zoo behind the Iron Curtain while the rest of his kind was poached to extinction. Now Sudan is the focus of an eleventh hour battle to save his sub-species.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Formats
Description
Packed with facts and activities, this is the perfect first book for young explorers who are curious about nature and want to learn more about the weather.
How is a forecast predicted? What makes a rainbow? Weather has these answers and more, and is a perfect introduction to the world of sun, snow, and rain for kids who are curious about nature.
Packed with amazing facts about fun topics like thunder and lightning, this...
How is a forecast predicted? What makes a rainbow? Weather has these answers and more, and is a perfect introduction to the world of sun, snow, and rain for kids who are curious about nature.
Packed with amazing facts about fun topics like thunder and lightning, this...
15) Snowy owls
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Description
"In the harsh cold of the Arctic Circle, snowy owls circle the treeless tundra in search of prey. Readers will take a close look at these remarkable birds of prey, from how they communicate with each other and raise their young to why they migrate and how they interact with humans. They will also learn how snowy owls are related to other owls and how their physical features help them survive in a harsh habitat."--
16) Sharks
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Description
Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of sharks, including ancestors and rare species, and discusses their interaction with humans and conservation efforts.
17) Owls
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Description
With their strange faces and nocturnal habits, owls have long captured the imaginations of people around the world. Readers will discover how these feathered flyers swoop down to snatch prey in their talons, blend in with their environments, and work together to raise their young.
Author
Series
Publisher
Adventure Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Formats
Description
The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. Turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts pollinators and helps them thrive. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with widely available perennials that are easy to care for and provide great benefits for wildlife.
19) Baby sea turtle
Author
Series
Publisher
Fitzhenty & Whiteside
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Color photographs and simple text illustrate the journey of a female leatherback sea turtle as she crawls ashore on the island of Trinidad to lay her eggs and looks at the first year of life for a baby sea turtle.
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