Rescuing Animals from Disasters
Series of 7 titles
When disaster strikes, people aren't the only ones in danger. Earthquakes, forest fires, volcanoes, and hurricanes also threaten the lives of thousands of animals--but who will come to their rescue? In this gripping series, children will meet the everyday heroes who have risked their lives to save animals both large and small--from cats and dogs to sea otters, pelicans, horses, and panda bears! As young readers relive the dramatic events surrounding such famous disasters as the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, they will witness firsthand the dramatic and courageous rescue attempts that saved the lives of thousands of innocent pets and wild animals. The inspiring, heartwarming tales in this series are a must for any young animal lover.
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 7 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Category | Nonfiction |
| Subject | Animals |
| Copyright | 2012 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2011-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 7.4-9.5 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 3.0-4.0 |
| BISACS | JNF003000 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 628.1'6833-639.9 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 8 x 10 |
| Lexile | 950-1060 |
| Guided Reading Level | O |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.5-6.4 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
Rescuing Animals from Disasters
Each title looks at the people involved and techniques used to rescue animals from natural and man-made disasters around the world. Specific and recent disasters are highlighted, such as Hurricane Katrina, the Cedar Fire in San Diego, CA, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Photographs of oil-covered pelicans, mud-caked puppies, and orphaned forest animals will inform as well as touch the hearts of readers. Though losses are documented, the focus is on the heroic rescuers, happy reunions, and grateful survivors. Recommended.
Rescuing Animals from Disasters
Each title looks at the people involved and techniques used to rescue animals from natural and man-made disasters around the world. Specific and recent disasters are highlighted, such as Hurricane Katrina, the Cedar Fire in San Diego, CA, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Photographs of oil-covered pelicans, mud-caked puppies, and orphaned forest animals will inform as well as touch the hearts of readers. Though losses are documented, the focus is on the heroic rescuers, happy reunions, and grateful survivors. Recommended.
Rescuing Animals from Disasters
This series recounts specific disasters and the rescue efforts made to save the animals affected, using accessible… language, brief personal stories, and evocative (sometimes cute [baby turtles], sometimes disturbing [severely burned cows]) photographs. Though successes are highlighted, harsh realities are not ignored (especially in Oil Spills). Well-known examples of the specific types of disasters are appended.
Rescuing Animals from Disasters
After disasters, many animals face certain death unless humans intervene. This series offers true accounts of rescue attempts; some fail, many are successful. Each story is fast-paced and thrilling. The text is in boxes at the tops of the pages, while captioned photos fill the bottoms. The stories can be heart-wrenching; e.g., Earthquakes explains that a panda was crushed to death during a quake and the cover of Floods shows a pig fighting to keep its head above water. Each title ends with one page of famous disasters and rescues and another explaining which animals are at risk from the catastrophes. Important, current introductions for young environmentalists and animal lovers.