Endangered Animals of the Jungle

by William Rice

Overview

Take a trip to the tropics to learn about what makes jungle animals so unique and why they need to be protected. This nonfiction title allows readers to discover the causes of endangered animals—including poaching and habitat loss—through astonishing facts and colorful images of these beautiful animals in conjunction with informational text featuring Time For Kids© content. This book also includes and helpful charts and diagrams, and text features such as a table of contents, glossary, index, and bibliography. With a list of useful websites for learning more, students will be engaged and inspired to do their part in the conservation of rainforests and the animals that live there!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433349379
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	03/01/2013
Series:	TIME FOR KIDS®: Informational Text
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	5.46(w) x 7.88(h) x 0.18(d)
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 Years

About the Author

Dona does not know which is more fun-learning about the world through science, or writing books for children that tell all about it. She is glad she does not have to decide and can do both!

Table of Contents

Lifeless 4

Endangered 6

Dangerous Factors 12

Africa Jungles 16

Asian Jungles 28

South American Jungles 44

North American Jungles 52

Ways to Help 54

Glossary 58

Index 60

Bibliography 62

More to Explore 63

About the Author 64