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2) Willodeen
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The residents of eleven-year-old Willodeen's village, Perchance, adore the lovable hummingbears who migrate to their community and winter there in shiny bubble nests atop blue willow trees, drawing tourists to the area. However, they despise other local beasts known as screechers, who have sharp teeth and smelly bodies, offering rewards to those who rid the community of them. Willodeen, whose parents were killed in a natural disaster, was taught to...
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Describes the role of apex predators, such as wolves, in an ecosystem and how introducing wolves back into Yellowstone National Park restored a greater diversity of animals, plants, and insects into the area. In 1995, the gray wolf was reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park after a seventy-year absence. All these years later, we can clearly see the cascading effects this has had on the park's ecosystem. This [book introduces the concept] of trophic...
6) Bengal tiger
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Describes the habitat, behavior, and endangered status of Bengal tigers and suggests ways to help save them from extinction.
11) Gorillas
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Examines the life of gorillas, describing their physical features, social behavior, life cycle, and habitat, as well as presenting facts and folklore surrounding these creatures.
15) Chimpanzees
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Explores some of the characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of chimpanzees, as well as the reasons why they are going extinct and what readers can do to help.
17) Giant panda
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Describes the habitat, behavior, and endangered status of giant pandas and suggests ways to help save them from extinction.
18) Solar bear
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"Journey with a solar bear who shines a light on the endangered species around the world and . . . join the cause with your own mighty roar in this hopeful love letter to planet Earth and those who inhabit it"--Provided by publisher.
20) Giant pandas
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An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of these endangered animals.