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Crabtree Publishing Co.

Just the Series: Big Science Ideas

Annotation: Describes how animals, which have been introduced to new ecosystems, are destroying habitats and endangering the lives of native animals, some of which have been brought close to extinction.

Genre: [Biology]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #5786161

Format: Paperback

Common Core/STEAM: STEAM

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Co.

Edition Date: 2016 Release Date: 04/15/16

Pages: 32 pages

ISBN: 0-7787-2821-8

ISBN 13: 978-0-7787-2821-4

Dewey: 578.6

LCCN: 2016001303

Dimensions: 25 cm.

Subject Heading:
Introduced animals. Juvenile literature.
Introduced organisms. Juvenile literature.
Biological invasions. Juvenile literature.
Introduced animals.
Introduced organisms.
Biological invasions.

Language: English

Reviews:

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These new books only sometimes live up to their series title, Big Science Ideas. Although each volume introduces a science concept related to animals, it often acts as a loose umbrella topic rather than a truly unifying theme. The majority of each book's space is devoted, instead, to individual examples that are briefly covered in one or two spreads. In Invasive Animal Species, readers learn about animal invaders like the python, zebra mussel, mongoose, and cane toad; however, this title would have benefitted from greater geographic diversity in its examples. Despite a frequent lack of cohesion, the books do offer an overview of generally interesting, useful topics. One special highlight is the many striking photos on the covers and throughout each book.

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Word Count: 3,420

Reading Level: 5.6

Interest Level: 1-4

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.6 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 181344 / grade: Lower Grades

Lexile: IG1000L

Guided Reading Level: P

Foxes, rabbits, mongooses, rats, starlings, turtles, Burmese pythons, and Asian carp are just a few of the invasive animals introduced by people into countries and ecosystems to which they do not belong. This important book describes how these animals are destroying habitats and endangering the lives of native animals, some of which have been brought close to extinction. Students will learn how some arrived accidentally on boats, while others were brought in by people, to be used either as a form of pest control on farms, for hunting or hobbies, or as pets that sometimes get abandoned in the wild by owners. Many native animals, such as raccoons, squirrels, and coyotes have also become invaders in cities, back yards, and homes. Students can research invasive species in their areas and help find ways to stop these wild invaders from taking over the natural habitat. Teacher's guide available.

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