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Incredibly dead pets of Rex Dexter volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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Cursed by an old carnival game, sixth-grader Rex Dexter uses his new ability to communicate with dead animals to investigate the mysterious deaths of endangered zoo animals
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Readers will learn how scientists use camera-trap technology to study woolly monkeys in the Manu Biosphere Reserve. These camera traps helped scientists discover information about the woolly monkeys' diet, behavior, and habitat. Known as the rain forest's gardeners, their activities and behaviors are essential to the survival of the trees and animals in the rain forest. Scientists must learn more to save this keystone species and protect the rain...
6) Lion down
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FunJungle volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 11
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English
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For once, operations at the enormous zoo/theme park appear to be running smoothly (except for the occasional herring-related mishap in the penguin exhibit) and Teddy Fitzroy is finally able to give detective work a rest. But then a local lion is accused of killing a famous dog--and the dog's owner, an inflammatory radio host, goes on a crusade to have the cat declared a nuisance so it can be hunted. However, there's evidence that the lion might have...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Presents the story of whale sharks-- the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Despite the marine sanctuaries set aside to protect whale sharks, their population is still decreasing. These gentle giants may be accidentally caught in fishing nets, fished by poachers, or hit by a ship's propeller. But new conservation methods, which include enlisting...
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"A vibrant history of the modern conservation movement-told through the lives and ideas of the people who built it. In the late nineteenth century, as humans came to realize that our rapidly industrializing and globalizing societies were driving other animal species to extinction, a movement to protect and conserve them was born. In Beloved Beasts, acclaimed science journalist Michelle Nijhuis traces the movement's history: from early battles to save...
10) Willodeen
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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When the annual migration of hummingbears, a source of local pride and income, dwindles and no one knows why, Willodeen, armed with a magical birthday gift, speaks up for the animals she loves and vows to uncover this mystery
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Magic tree house. Original series volume 19
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Having used their magic tree house to travel to India, where they must get a gift to help free the dog Teddy from a spell, Jack and Annie have adventures involving a tiger and other endangered jungle animals
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Boxcar children volume 74
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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The Aldens investigate when exotic and endangered animals begin to disappear from the zoo where their new friend Lindsey works
15) The star dunes
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Explorer Academy volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 8
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English
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"Cruz and his fellow recruits tackle challenging missions to dispense life-saving medication to gorillas, thwart pangolin poachers, and capture images of the last known cheetahs in Namibia--all the while discovering that protecting the world's threatened species is a dangerous business. Things turn deadly for Lani, Sailor, Emmett, and Cruz as they search for the fourth piece of Cruz's mom's cipher. Cruz knows it's not going to be easy, but will an...
16) Cheetah Dreams
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Cheetahs are the most rapidly vanishing cat in Africa. Share the dreams of a bright future for cheetahs while engaging sidebars provide a wealth of natural history information. From cleat-like feet to tear-marked faces, these majestic cats are well adapted to life on the African plains. The fierce predators sprint after their prey at high-speed, an exhausting dash that leaves them ready for a nap! This rhythmic text will lull readers into cheetah...
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Do you want to be amazed by Panda pictures? Let's see color photos of Pandas!You and your child will find pictures of Pandas in short simplified text for children learning to read or those who like picture books.Pandas: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids. It is Book 13 in the Kids Learn with Pictures Series. This book is around a clear concept: see pictures of Pandas.This is a stock photo book of animals that ASK QUESTIONS of the pictures shown to the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Hawaiian locals and visitors always enjoy spotting endangered Hawaiian monk seals, but Honey Girl is an extra special case. She has raised seven pups, and scientists call her 'Super Mom.' After Honey Girl is injured by a fishhook, she gets very sick. Scientists and veterinarians work to save Honey Girl so she can be released back to the ocean. This true story will have readers captivated to learn more about this endangered species.
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