Author: Loran Wlodarski
Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing
ISBN: 1607180936
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Felina the Florida panther loved growing up in her forest home--until the forest started to shrink. Learn whether Felina and the other forest animals adapt to the new human presence and what children can do to keep wild animals safe, happy, and healthy. Includes "For Creative Minds" section
Felina's New Home: A Florida Panther Story
Author: Loran Wlodarski
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607188678
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Felina the Florida panther loved growing up in her forest home, until the forest starts to shrink! Trees begin to disappear, and Felina doesn’t understand the new busy highway in the neighborhood. Other animals are in danger, too. Will Felina find a way to survive as humans threaten to ruin her home? Environmental science writer Loran Wlodarski gives children a look into deforestation and endangered animals in Felina’s New Home: A Florida Panther Story, complemented by the detailed, emotive illustrations of Lew Clayton. Learn whether the animals in Felina’s forest adapt to the new human presence and what children can do to keep wild animals safe, happy, and healthy.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607188678
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Felina the Florida panther loved growing up in her forest home, until the forest starts to shrink! Trees begin to disappear, and Felina doesn’t understand the new busy highway in the neighborhood. Other animals are in danger, too. Will Felina find a way to survive as humans threaten to ruin her home? Environmental science writer Loran Wlodarski gives children a look into deforestation and endangered animals in Felina’s New Home: A Florida Panther Story, complemented by the detailed, emotive illustrations of Lew Clayton. Learn whether the animals in Felina’s forest adapt to the new human presence and what children can do to keep wild animals safe, happy, and healthy.
If a Dolphin Were a Fish
Author: Loran Wlodarski
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1934359033
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Compares a bottlenose dolphin's life to the lives of other animals.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1934359033
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Compares a bottlenose dolphin's life to the lives of other animals.
Cat Tale
Author: Craig Pittman
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488098719
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
A Garden & Gun Best Book of 2020 “Witty and passionate.” —Lauren Groff “Craig Pittman has a remarkable talent for telling stories set in the Sunshine State that never fail to fascinate and entertain.”—Gilbert King “The definitive book on one of America’s least understood apex predators. The story of how Florida’s panthers were saved from extinction is one that both deserves and needs to be told.” —Dane Huckelbridge The captivating tale of the Florida panther, its survival and rescue from extinction With novelistic detail and an eye for the absurd, Craig Pittman recounts the extraordinary story of the people who brought the panther back from the brink of extinction, the ones who nearly pushed the species over the edge, and the cats that were caught in the middle. This being Florida, there's more than a little weirdness, too. An engrossing narrative of wry humor, sharp writing and exhaustive reportage, Cat Tale shows what it takes to bring one species back and what unexpected costs such a decision brings.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488098719
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
A Garden & Gun Best Book of 2020 “Witty and passionate.” —Lauren Groff “Craig Pittman has a remarkable talent for telling stories set in the Sunshine State that never fail to fascinate and entertain.”—Gilbert King “The definitive book on one of America’s least understood apex predators. The story of how Florida’s panthers were saved from extinction is one that both deserves and needs to be told.” —Dane Huckelbridge The captivating tale of the Florida panther, its survival and rescue from extinction With novelistic detail and an eye for the absurd, Craig Pittman recounts the extraordinary story of the people who brought the panther back from the brink of extinction, the ones who nearly pushed the species over the edge, and the cats that were caught in the middle. This being Florida, there's more than a little weirdness, too. An engrossing narrative of wry humor, sharp writing and exhaustive reportage, Cat Tale shows what it takes to bring one species back and what unexpected costs such a decision brings.
The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo
Author: Jean Craighead George
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006440434X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Vanished? Liza Poole lives with her mother in one of the last balanced ecosystems in North America -- the Gumbo Limbo Hammock deep within the lush kingdom of the Florida Everglades. Some may think it strange to live outdoors, but Liza feels lucky to live it strange to live outdoors, but Liza feels lucky to live in her small yellow tent amidst tropical birds and exotic plants. And at the center of this natural paradise lies Dajun, the majestic alligator who protects Gumbo Limbo's environment. Then, one day, a state official arrives with frightening orders. Dajun is scaring people nearby -- he must be killed! Liza takes action to save the invaluable 'gator, but suddenly, he is nowhere to be found. Now, she must find Dajun before it's too late, and her search will lead her into the heart of an exciting eco mystery!
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006440434X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Vanished? Liza Poole lives with her mother in one of the last balanced ecosystems in North America -- the Gumbo Limbo Hammock deep within the lush kingdom of the Florida Everglades. Some may think it strange to live outdoors, but Liza feels lucky to live it strange to live outdoors, but Liza feels lucky to live in her small yellow tent amidst tropical birds and exotic plants. And at the center of this natural paradise lies Dajun, the majestic alligator who protects Gumbo Limbo's environment. Then, one day, a state official arrives with frightening orders. Dajun is scaring people nearby -- he must be killed! Liza takes action to save the invaluable 'gator, but suddenly, he is nowhere to be found. Now, she must find Dajun before it's too late, and her search will lead her into the heart of an exciting eco mystery!
Astro
Author: Jeanne Walker Harvey
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607180766
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
After Astro, an orphaned Steller sea lion, was rescued by scientists at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California, his attachment to people made him unable to be returned to the ocean and he now lives at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607180766
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
After Astro, an orphaned Steller sea lion, was rescued by scientists at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California, his attachment to people made him unable to be returned to the ocean and he now lives at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
Christmas Eve Blizzard
Author: Andrea Vlahakis
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607180030
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Join Nicholas and his grandfather as they push aside the thoughts of decorating the Christmas tree to lovingly care for a cardinal trapped in the snow of a blizzard on Christmas Eve. Christmas morning finds Nicholas more concerned about the bird than opening his gifts.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607180030
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Join Nicholas and his grandfather as they push aside the thoughts of decorating the Christmas tree to lovingly care for a cardinal trapped in the snow of a blizzard on Christmas Eve. Christmas morning finds Nicholas more concerned about the bird than opening his gifts.
Turtles In My Sandbox
Author: Jennifer Keats Curtis
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607188724
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
When a mother diamondback terrapin lays eggs in Maggie's sandbox, Maggie becomes a "turtle-sitter" to help the babies safely hatch and in the process she learns about these unique animals and their struggle for survival.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607188724
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
When a mother diamondback terrapin lays eggs in Maggie's sandbox, Maggie becomes a "turtle-sitter" to help the babies safely hatch and in the process she learns about these unique animals and their struggle for survival.
Home in the Cave
Author: Janet Halfmann
Publisher: Arbordale Pub
ISBN: 9781607185314
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A baby bat explores the cave he lives in, discovering the other creatures who live there and the important role that bats play in providing food for them.
Publisher: Arbordale Pub
ISBN: 9781607185314
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A baby bat explores the cave he lives in, discovering the other creatures who live there and the important role that bats play in providing food for them.
Bat Count: A Citizen Science Story
Author: Anna Forrester
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1643511343
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Jojo is prepping for an exciting night; it’s time for the bat count! Bats have always been a welcome presence during the summers in the family barn. But over the years, the numbers have dwindled as many bats in the area caught white-nose syndrome. Jojo and her family count the bats and send the numbers to scientists who study bats, to see if the bat population can recover. On a summer evening, the family quietly makes their way to the lawn to watch the sky and count the visitors to their farm. This fictional story includes a 4-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 65-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online. Bat Count is vetted by experts and designed to encourage parental engagement. Its extensive back matter helps teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, provides extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and uses inquiry-based learning to help build critical thinking skills in young readers. The Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs. The interactive ebook reads aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension. Tap animals and other things that make noise to hear their sounds.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1643511343
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Jojo is prepping for an exciting night; it’s time for the bat count! Bats have always been a welcome presence during the summers in the family barn. But over the years, the numbers have dwindled as many bats in the area caught white-nose syndrome. Jojo and her family count the bats and send the numbers to scientists who study bats, to see if the bat population can recover. On a summer evening, the family quietly makes their way to the lawn to watch the sky and count the visitors to their farm. This fictional story includes a 4-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 65-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online. Bat Count is vetted by experts and designed to encourage parental engagement. Its extensive back matter helps teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, provides extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and uses inquiry-based learning to help build critical thinking skills in young readers. The Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs. The interactive ebook reads aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension. Tap animals and other things that make noise to hear their sounds.
One Odd Day
Author: Doris Fisher
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 9781607180128
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
A boy awakens to find that everything around him is odd, from three sleeves on his shirt and five legs on his dog to clocks and calendars with only odd numbers. Includes a three-page "For Creative Minds" section with odd fun facts and number games.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 9781607180128
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
A boy awakens to find that everything around him is odd, from three sleeves on his shirt and five legs on his dog to clocks and calendars with only odd numbers. Includes a three-page "For Creative Minds" section with odd fun facts and number games.