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Endangered species, wild and rare / by National Wildlife Federation.(CARDINAL)145363;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-65)."Ranger Rick's NatureScope is a creative education series dedicated to inspiring in children an understanding and appreciation of the natural world while developing the skills they will need to make responsible decisions about the environment." Activities and background information to help teach primary, elementary and middle school students about endangered species, the process of extinction, habitat destruction and other factors which place species in danger. Each activity stands alone or as part of a chapter unit including ready-to-copy games, puzzles, coloring pages and worksheets as well as answers. Activities are clearly marked with teaching objectives, materials needed, suggested age range, and subjects covered. Step-by-step instructions are provided for activities. Includes one chapter of arts and crafts ideas that complement activities, as well as a glossary and recommended resources.
Subjects: Endangered species; Rare animals; Nature; Environmental education.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Red alert! : endangered animals around the world / by Barr, Catherine,1965-author.(CARDINAL)417270; Wilson, Anne,1974-illustrator.(CARDINAL)703179;
Inspired and endorsed by the "Red List" database of animals in peril maintained by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) this brightly illustrated book introduces species from six different habitats on six continents. Blending approachable text, secondary facts and lush art, Red Alert! offers full portraits of animals such as the Chinese giant salamander, the snow leopard, the blue whale, and the giant panda, and provides young activists additional resources for how they can help save these beautiful creatures.IG940L
Subjects: Picture books.; International Union for Conservation of Nature.; Endangered species; Wildlife conservation;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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Ralph Steadman's nextinction / by Steadman, Ralph,artist.(CARDINAL)723157; Levy, Ceri,author.(CARDINAL)606460;
In this collection of art by cartoonist Steadman, the focus is not on the birds that are gone, but on the ones that there is still time left to save. These are the 192 critically endangered birds on the IUCN Red List, species such as the Giant Ibis, the Kakapo, the Sumatran Ground-cuckoo and the iconic Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Along with a number of classic Steadman creations such as the Unsociable Lapwing, these are the Nearly-Extinct Boids.
Subjects: Cartoons (Humor); Steadman, Ralph.; Birds; Endangered species.; Rare birds;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Rare air : endangered birds, bats, butterflies & bees / by Kaizar, Sarah,author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)814547; Meiser, A. Scott,author.;
"Rare Air, the culmination of artist Sarah Kaizar's dedication to illustrating endangered fauna, features 66 endangered species of flight--33 birds, 5 bats, 12 bees, and 16 butterflies--presented in her scientifically accurate and utterly engaging pen-and-ink style. Complementing the art are informative and story-driven natural histories of each species by writer A. Scott Meiser, as well as interviews with biologists who are working to sustain some of the same species. An introduction highlights how Kaizar developed this project, while the "How to Get Involved" appendix provides helpful tips on actions readers can take to help these creatures. Kaizar's work informs readers about the world around them in a way that is beautiful and engaging, while also examining the environmental conditions that put these species at risk. Rare Air broadens the conversation about environmental study and inspires readers across the country to care for our winged creatures"--Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-145) and index.Introduction : conservation on the wing -- Rare air species. Field feature : bird data : counts, migrations, trends ; Field feature : indigenous resource managements ; Field feature : bat conservation international ; Field feature : nurdle patrol -- Acknowledgments -- References -- How to get involved -- Species index.
Subjects: Endangered species.; Rare birds.; Rare mammals.; Rare insects.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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How to merit in monsters / by Cody, Matthew,author.(CARDINAL)354809; Lambe, Steve,illustrator.(CARDINAL)354810;
Stand on your own two feet -- Getting off on the wrong foot -- One step at a time -- Walk a mile in my shoes -- Trouble afoot -- Toe the line -- Foot for thought -- Toe-tally blown away -- Agony of de-feet -- Going toe to toe -- Head over heels -- No small feet -- One foot forward, two feet back -- Time to foot the bill -- How you can help Bigfoot (and other forest friends).When a scout troop learns that their sleepaway camp is really a training ground for protecting the earth's most endangered species--monsters--the lowest-ranked Troop D (or Troop Dweeb, as the other troops refer to them) is next in line to earn their Monster Merit Badges. Join Troop D on a mission to rescue the legendary Big Foot, whose water supply has been contaminated. With the help of their troop master and the ever-handy century-old Scout's Handbook, they might just have a chance!700L
Subjects: Paranormal fiction.; Action and adventure fiction.; Scouts (Youth organization members); Monsters; Sasquatch; Camps;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Guatemala / by Sheehan, Sean,1951-(CARDINAL)340544; Koh, Magdalene.(CARDINAL)355255;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Guatemala"--Provided by publisher.Accelerated Reader AR
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Saving the right whale [videorecording] / by Pequeneza, Nadine,screenwriter,television producer,television director.; Beaty, Maev,narrator.; Association relative à la télévision européenne,production company.(CARDINAL)316749; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation,production company.(CARDINAL)154039; HitPlay Productions,production company.; PBS DVD (Firm),distributor.(CARDINAL)538030; Südwestrundfunk (Germany),production company.; WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.),publisher.(CARDINAL)154259;
Narrated by Maev Beaty.Originally broadcast as an episode of the television program Nova May 23, 2023.North Atlantic right whales are among the planet's most critically endangered large ocean mammals. With fewer than 350 remaining as of 2023, they could be extinct within 20 years. But teams of marine biologists and whale rescuers are determined to help save the species.English SDH, English descriptive audioDVD; region 1, NTSC; wide screen; stereo.Title from disc surface.
Subjects: Nature television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Science television programs.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Endangered species; Right whales;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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The Jeff Corwin experience. [videorecording] / by Corwin, Jeff.(CARDINAL)657431; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)(CARDINAL)282399;
Executive producers: Tim Braine, Kevin M. Meagher, Jeff Corwin; supervising producer, Michael Tetrick; executives in charge of production: Michael Cascio, Maureen Smith; VP of production, Justin Albert, Carole Tomko; executive producers: Dawn Sinsel, Jamie Roberts; associate producers: Andrea M. Davis, Alia Einstein; DVD product development Rob Knighten.Host, Jeff Corwin.Join Jeff Corwin as he travels to Borneo, Indonesia and Zanzibar to bring you within arm's length of seldom-seen, endangered animals. In this three episode compilation, you'll see red colubus monkeys, orphaned orangutans, reclusive proboscis monkeys and much more!MPAA rating: Not rated.DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo.
Subjects: Educational videos.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Monkeys.; Bornean orangutan.; Endangered species.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Rachel Carson : a literary companion / by Snodgrass, Mary EllenAuthor(DLC)n 88119471 ;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A Chronology of Rachel Carson's Life and Works -- The Carson Genealogy -- The Literary Companion -- Appendix I: Glossary -- Appendix II: A Guide to Writing, Art, and Research Topics."Rachel Carson was a marine biologist credited with the founding of the ecology movement and the rise in ecofeminism. One of her most popular works was Silent Spring, which challenged the use of DDT (an insecticide infamous for its negative environmental effects) and questioned the claims of modern industry. Carson also wrote essays, reviews, articles, and more to educate the public about the impacts of chemical pollutants on both the environment and the human body. This literary companion provides readers with Carson's key messages via an A-to-Z index of topics discussed in her works including carcinogens, endangered species, and radioactivity"--.
Subjects: Literary criticism; Biographies; Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964; Environmentalists; Marine biologists; Women and the environment; Nature; Environmentalism in literature.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The word in play : language, music, and movement in the classroom / by Katz, Susan A.,1939-(CARDINAL)367370; Katz, Susan A.,1939-Teaching creatively by working the word.; Thomas, Judith A.,1937-(CARDINAL)367371;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Language arts (Elementary); Language experience approach in education; Movement education; Poetry; School music;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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