Defending Nature
How the US Military Protects Threatened and Endangered Species
The United States Department of Defense has more than four hundred military bases across the country. They are used to house and train personnel, keep watch of enemies, support allies, and . . . protect America’s plant and animal species. The Sikes Act of 1960 and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 require military bases to collaborate with federal land management agencies to protect the endangered or at-risk species within their borders. On Eglin Air Force Base, scientists and soldiers work together to study and manage endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers, gopher tortoises, and reticulated flatwoods salamanders. Discover the unique challenges endangered species face and the work the military is doing to protect them.
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978-1-7284-9374-9
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979-8-7656-1918-6
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$38.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 5 |
| Genre | Science |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, Animals, STEM, STEM: Earth Science, STEM: Engineering, STEM: Life Science/Animals, STEM: Life Science/Plants, STEM: Physical Science, STEM: Technology |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Millbrook Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 56 |
| Publication Date | 2024-09-10 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF003270, JNF025130, JNF037020 |
| Dewey | 591.6809759/99 |
| Dimensions | 10.625 x 8.875 |
| Guided Reading Level | Y |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Maps, Primary source quotations/images, Reviewed, Source notes, and Starred Reviews |
Author: Sneed B. Collard III
Sneed B. Collard III has written more than fifty highly acclaimed books for young people including The Prairie Builders, Border Crossings, Little Killers, and the novels, Dog Sense and Flash Point. He lives with his family in Missoula, Montana.
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Reviews
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
“Every science and social studies classroom would benefit from having this book in their library. Teens and adults of all ages will gain valuable knowledge and insights on conservation, biodiversity, adaptations, and habitat preservation. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature
Booklist
“With an original subject, an engaging text, and a color photo on nearly every page, this book offers an intriguing look at conservation on military bases.”—Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“Essential, and eye-opening, reading for serious students of wildlife conservation.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews