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Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
"Every spring, frogs and salamanders must travel from wooded uplands to vernal pools where they were born, now to mate. Unfortunately, roads constructed through their habitats have made the journey dangerous for these slow-moving animals. Many never reach their destinations. But with the help of the Amphibian Migration Team, there is hope for a safe crossing! Playful and informative, Safe Crossing offers an empowering example of how even the youngest...
Author
Publisher
Persnickety Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The true story of Beauty the eagle's rescue and rehabilitation. Beauty has been featured on Nat Geo WILD TV's Unlikely Animal Friends, in the National Wildlife Federation's Ranger Rick magazine, and on the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) EngineerGirl website.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"This heartwarming picture book tells the true story of João Pereira de Souza, who found a Magellanic penguin covered in oil and starving near his home on an island off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. João spent a week cleaning the creature's tarred feathers and feeding him a daily diet of fish before taking him back to the sea to let him go. But the penguin wouldn't leave! He stayed with João for eleven months until finally disappearing. Now, every...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"In the Pacific Northwest, concerned volunteers become seal sitters, keeping vigil over the vulnerable baby seals that are left on the shore while their mothers hunt for food. Surviving in the animal kingdom is never easy and this informative picture book gives a first-hand look at what baby seals are up against. With its emphasis on human compassion, this true account teaches children to appreciate the natural world by helping in any way they can....
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Baby animals are sweet and curious, and oh so cute! You'll love these 12 heartwarming true stories about some of the most adorable little critters on the planet. Read inspiring baby animal rescue stories, including the tale of how National Geographic Explorer Jamal Galves saved a baby manatee. Learn how panda cubs, penguin chicks, jaguar cubs, and more grow up." -- Back cover.
"A collection of 12 stories of baby animals, illustrated with stunning,...
10) Raccoon rescue
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
What is life like for a group of orphaned raccoon siblings, born in the attic of a home, as they experience life at a raccoon rehabilitation center in California? This photo-packed series explores the stories and science behind animal sanctuaries, including all of the ups and downs that go along with caring for wild raccoons away from their natural element. Includes fullcolor photos, graphics, and maps. At WildCare in San Rafael, California, many...
12) Animal rescues
Author
Language
English
Description
"Explores the rescues of animals around the world. Includes Did You Know? facts and a That's Amazing! special feature"--
13) Tiger time
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Go inside Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado, where you will meet a tiger named Kamal, one of 500 animals who has been rescued and now lives in safety. Includes full-color photos, graphics, and maps"--
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Describes the field of wildlife rehabilitation through true stories of sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals given a second chance at a large urban wildlife center. Photographs demonstrate the efforts of staff and volunteers as they work to rescue, treat, and rehabilitate urban wild animals harmed by human activity.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
A wildfire can move up to 14 miles per hour, burning up everything in its path in just minutes. From well-known wildfires around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about victims who got caught in wildfires and about the valiant attempts to save them. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"These heartwarming stories of animal babies, rescued and nursed back to health by humans, will pull at the heart strings and make kids realize there's a survivor inside all of us. This reader is illustrated with adorable photographs that document these animals' recoveries. The carefully written text guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for level 1 readers"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Adventure Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Maggie has just learned to fly when she crashes into the side of a building. She falls to the ground, alone and injured. Who will help her? As told with real photographs, this true story explains how wildlife hospitals rescue and treat injured animals. Their goal is to release the animals back into the wild. Sometimes, this isn't possible -- but there can still be a happy ending. Maggie's story is just such a success!"--
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
For years Jasper, a moon bear, lived a miserable existence, held captive in a cage by bear farmers in rural China. The farmers extracted the bile from Jasper's body and sold it to be used in traditional medicines. It's a horrific practice and conducted on thousands of moon bears each year. But now Jasper has the chance to be free and live a life away from pain and torture. In 2000, Animals Asia, an animal welfare organization, rescued Jasper and other...
Author
Series
Orca think volume 3
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This book gives young readers the tools to think about the physical, social and emotional needs of pets, farm animals and wild animals using the Five Freedoms"--Provided by publisher.
20) Raptor rescue
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Examines the efforts of veterinarians and volunteers around the globe as they rescue raptors, showing common injuries, how these birds recover, and how they are released back into the wild.
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