Almost Gone: The World's Rarest Animals (Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science 2)

by Steve Jenkins (Author) Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)

Reading Level: K − 1^st Grade

Series: Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science 2

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out about Endangered Animals.

Have you seen a northern hairy-nosed wombat or an eastern barred bandicoot? These animals are so rare, they might disappear forever, and they're not alone. Read and find out about some of the animals that are almost gone.

Introduce basic science concepts to young children and help satisfy their curiosity about how the world works.

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Starred Review

K-Gr 3 This engaging title is informative as well as visually stunning. Jenkins captures the essence of his subjects with appropriately colored, cut-paper collage illustrations on stark white backgrounds. Each endangered animal is introduced in a single paragraph that typically contains a fact or two about its range, behavior, diet, and those conditions that threaten its welfare. The actual number remaining is poignantly noted. A middle section, -Gone Forever, - memorializes animals no longer on Earth with an indication of when they were last seen. In a hopeful third section, Jenkins discusses the Indian crocodile, whooping crane, and Alpine ibex, three animals that are -coming back, - due to the efforts to protect their habitats. All the animals included in this book are numbered and appropriately placed on a double-page world map. Those who have enjoyed Patricia Mullins - "V for Vanishing" (HarperCollins, 1997) or Alexandra Wright -s "Will We Miss Them?" (Charlesbridge 1991) will definitely gravitate toward this offering. Report writers may need more extensive information but the beauty of this book justifies its inclusion on most library shelves." -Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT" Copyright 2006 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Steve Jenkins

Steve Jenkins and Robin Page have collaborated on many books, including the Caldecott Honor-winning What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? and the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Move! Steve, Robin, and their three children eat, bathe, and sleep in Boulder, Colorado. Visit them at Steve's website at www.stevejenkinsbooks.com.

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ISBN-13

9780060536008

Lexile Measure

1030

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HarperCollins

Publication date

January 31, 2006

Series

Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science 2

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Library of Congress categories

Animals
Endangered species
Wildlife conservation
Rare animals

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