Saving Animals After Tornadoes
From the Series Common Core 5-6 Starter Set
The Super Outbreak of 2011 was a series of more than 300 powerful tornadoes that struck in 15 different states over several days in April of 2011. One of the most destructive natural disasters in U.S. history, the tornado outbreak killed more than 340 people and flattened thousands of buildings. Many pets, farm animals, and wild animals were injured or left stranded without food or water. Could rescue workers save the animals and reunite pets with their owners? In Saving Animals After Tornadoes, kids will discover the inspiring stories of rescue organizations like the Alabama Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, whose volunteers brought injured pets to animal shelters for veterinary care, and the Alabama Wildlife Center, whose rescue teams saved baby birds with broken wings and damaged feathers. The uplifting true stories and full-color photos in this book will capture the heart of any young animal lover.
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 7 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Category | Hi-Lo, Nonfiction |
| Subject | Animals |
| Copyright | 2012 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2012-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 8.4 |
| Reading Counts! Quiz | Q57606 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
| BISACS | JNF003000 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 636.08'32 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Lexile | 990 |
| Guided Reading Level | O |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.8 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 149940 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Awards
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Reviews
Saving Animals after Tornadoes
Immediately grabbing the reader’s attention and tugging at the heartstrings with sensational photographs, Saving Animals After Tornadoes is one of Bearport Publishing’s new seven book series – Rescuing Animals from Disasters. Remarkable stories of animals, who have survived the overwhelming disaster of a tornado, are the central appeal of this full-color book written for children in grades one through four.Referencing very current events, the tornadoes of 2011, the book is composed of several two page “chapters,” most of which are only a few paragraphs long. They focus on specific personal stories of individual animals, rescue resources, and information about tornadoes and safety.Incorporating all the essential components of quality nonfiction (glossary, additional resources, index, etc.), Saving Animals After Tornadoes is certain to be a hit with children interested in both disasters and animals. The photographs are amazing, with captions which describe each specific situation as well as bubbles of fascinating facts punctuating the narrative text. Although the topic is narrow, this book is well-written with an appealing graphic design and photographs that will inspire young people to make a difference.
Saving Animals after Tornadoes
Immediately grabbing the reader’s attention and tugging at the heartstrings with sensational photographs, Saving Animals After Tornadoes is one of Bearport Publishing’s new seven book series – Rescuing Animals from Disasters. Remarkable stories of animals, who have survived the overwhelming disaster of a tornado, are the central appeal of this full-color book written for children in grades one through four.Referencing very current events, the tornadoes of 2011, the book is composed of several two page “chapters,” most of which are only a few paragraphs long. They focus on specific personal stories of individual animals, rescue resources, and information about tornadoes and safety.Incorporating all the essential components of quality nonfiction (glossary, additional resources, index, etc.), Saving Animals After Tornadoes is certain to be a hit with children interested in both disasters and animals. The photographs are amazing, with captions which describe each specific situation as well as bubbles of fascinating facts punctuating the narrative text. Although the topic is narrow, this book is well-written with an appealing graphic design and photographs that will inspire young people to make a difference.
