Saving the Whooping Crane
From the Series On My Own Science
Whooping cranes once lived all over North America. But by the 1940s, only one tiny flock was left. These beautiful birds were in danger of dying out. Scientists decided to start a second flock of whooping cranes, but they had a serious problem to overcome. Whooping cranes need to migrate. They live up north in summer, then fly south to spend winter in warmer locations. Usually young cranes follow older cranes when they migrate. How would the scientists teach the new flock where to go?
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978-1-58013-686-0
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$28.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 4 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Science |
| Copyright | 2008 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | On My Own Books |
| Imprint | Millbrook Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| Publication Date | 2007-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 3.0 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
| Text Type | Narrative Nonfiction |
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| BISACS | JNF003030 |
| Dewey | 598.3 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 6 x 8.5 |
| Lexile | 580 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.8 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 114149 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Awards, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Maps, Original artwork, Pronunciation guide, and Reviewed |
Author: Susan E. Goodman
Illustrator: Phyllis V. Saroff
Phyllis Saroff is a freelance illustrator located in Annapolis, Maryland. Her illustrations have been used in books and magazines for children, and her scientific illustrations appear on displays in wildlife management areas across the country. Phyllis also paints fine art and portraiture. She is represented by McBride Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland.
Awards
- Science Books & Films Best Books