He wants to look after stray kittens he notices in the alleyway, but his dad has a strict no-pet policy. Still, with the help of his older brother, EtHe wants to look after stray kittens he notices in the alleyway, but his dad has a strict no-pet policy. Still, with the help of his older brother, Ethan does what he can to rescue the kittens and realizes the joy of caring for them....more
In 1997, Japanese fishermen rescued an injured young loggerhead sea turtle, named her Yoshi, and took her to the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, SouIn 1997, Japanese fishermen rescued an injured young loggerhead sea turtle, named her Yoshi, and took her to the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa where she was rehabilitated, grew, and became one of the most popular exhibits at the aquarium. After twenty years in captivity, Yoshi was released back into the ocean and traveled more than 25,000 miles in 1,003 days to find her way home to Australia. A tracking device on her shell transmitted data about her journey to marine biologists and turtle enthusiasts of all ages around the world. Moore’s stunning watercolor illustrations enrich her dramatic, inspiring, informative text that touches upon topics such as conservation, oceanography, natural selection, the food chain, currents, and geography. Exceptional end matter includes a detailed map of Yoshi's journey....more
A wonderful graphic novel conservation story based closely on the author's experiences, in which a young conservationist works to save and return an oA wonderful graphic novel conservation story based closely on the author's experiences, in which a young conservationist works to save and return an orphaned sun bear to its natural habitat. When twelve-year-old Chang discovered bear poaching near her home in Vietnam, she decided to do to become a wildlife conservationist. After training herself in wilderness survival skills, documenting her adventures in her field notebook, and disproving critics who considered too young, not strong enough, Chang is finally accepted as a Free the Bears rescue center volunteer, and her greatest challenge is returning a sun bear named Sorya that she raised from infancy to the wild where she belongs. An inspiring, insightful story about the illegal wildlife trade and efforts of conservation organizations to end it. ...more
A beautifully written and illustrated true story about Lawrence Anthony and Françoise Malby who welcome a herd of wild African elephants to their wildA beautifully written and illustrated true story about Lawrence Anthony and Françoise Malby who welcome a herd of wild African elephants to their wildlife sanctuary, Thula Thula. Lawrence has to prove to the frightened elephants that they are safe and loved and a loving bond develops between them. A touching story of compassion and friendship....more
Tommy's mother helps him overcome his fear of dogs. End matter includes helpful information for parents and caregivers. Tommy's mother helps him overcome his fear of dogs. End matter includes helpful information for parents and caregivers. ...more
A handsomely illustrated exploration of how concerned citizens, scientists, engineers, and construction crews have worked together to create wildlife A handsomely illustrated exploration of how concerned citizens, scientists, engineers, and construction crews have worked together to create wildlife crossings to help keep animals safe at busy thoroughfares throughout the world. ...more
A short chapter book about nine-year-old Rudi who cannot bear the idea of leaving behind his beloved dachshund when has a chance to leave the dangers A short chapter book about nine-year-old Rudi who cannot bear the idea of leaving behind his beloved dachshund when has a chance to leave the dangers of Nazi Germany on a Kindertransport to England. ...more
A remarkable true story centering on an inspiring, larger-than-life character determined to save the animals during the two and one half year ISIS occA remarkable true story centering on an inspiring, larger-than-life character determined to save the animals during the two and one half year ISIS occupation of Mosul. ...more
The inspiring true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian Civil War, created a safe haven for Aleppo's abandoned cats and othThe inspiring true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian Civil War, created a safe haven for Aleppo's abandoned cats and other animals. A distinctviely written and illustrated story that wonderfully juxtaposes the destruction and grief of war with compassion, selflessness, and hope....more
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