Copyright Date:
2012
Edition Date:
2012
Release Date:
08/01/11
Pages:
24 pages
ISBN:
1-433-95798-1
ISBN 13:
978-1-433-95798-7
Dewey:
333.95
LCCN:
2010053764
Dimensions:
23 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 CST 2012)
PORTMAN, Michael . Sea Turtles in Danger . ISBN 978-1-4339-5802-1 ; ISBN 978-1-4339-5803-8 . LC 2011001656. PORTMAN, Michael . Tasmanian Devils in Danger . ISBN 978-1-4339-5806-9 ; ISBN 978-1-4339-5807-6 . LC 2011006075. PORTMAN, Michael . Tigers in Danger . ISBN 978-1-4339-5810-6 ; ISBN 978-1-4339-5811-3 . LC 2011010057. ea vol: 24p. (Animals At Risk Series). chart. photos. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Gareth Stevens . 2011. PLB $22.60; ebook $22.60. K-Gr 4 With the specific focus on threats to the animals' survival, each of these titles provides a good introduction to the reasons they are endangered. In addition to basic background information for each animal, including physical description, species and types, diet, habitat, and reproduction, the author presents readers with a look at the circumstances that have led to its current status. The large, colorful photographs will immediately draw attention to these titles, while the inset maps, "Wild Fact" text boxes (e.g., "The warmth of the sand decides whether a [sea turtle's] egg will become a male or female sea turtle"), and color-blocked captions supplement the basic texts. The clear, easy-to-understand language presents a difficult topic in a child-friendly manner. Each book ends with a hopeful look to the future by examining the efforts of conservation and preservation groups working to save the animals. Cathie Bashaw Morton, Millbrook Central School District, NY
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cute and playful creatures, pandas are one of the most beloved animals in the world. The only wild pandas live deep in the forests of China. That countrys growing population is a great threat to the small number of remaining pandas. Deforestation, food shortages, and illegal hunting all play roles in endangering pandas today. Readers will learn about pandas, cubs, and what they need to survive in their habitats through a thoughtful narrative supported by fact boxes and graphic organizers. Colorful photographs reveal the beauty of the unique creatures that desperately need our help.