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Books with author Barbara A Somervill

  • Monitor Lizard

    Barbara A. Somervill

    eBook (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 12, 2014)
    The Monitor Lizard is large; adults can grow up to 7 feet in length. A vicious predator that will eat anything it can fit into its mouth. Native to Africa, the Monitor Lizard has successfully established a new home in Florida, disrupting an already delicate ecosystem.
  • Hurricanes

    Barbara A. Somervill

    eBook (Cherry Lake Publishing, Oct. 20, 2013)
    What happens to the environment when a hurricane occurs? What are some of the causes of hurricanes? What can people do about the problems caused by hurricanes? How can you use your math skills to learn more about hurricanes? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about hurricanes..
  • Gray Wolf

    Barbara A. Somervill

    eBook (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 12, 2014)
    At one time, the howling of gray wolves was a common sound throughout North America. Readers will learn more about these pack animals and what brought them to the edge of extinction. They will also find out more about the steps that have been taken to reintroduce gray wolves to the territories where they once roamed freely.
  • Florida Panther

    Barbara A. Somervill

    eBook (Cherry Lake Publishing, Dec. 10, 2013)
    The Florida panther once roamed as far west as Louisiana and as far north as Tennessee. Today, these cats are found in just four counties in southern Florida. How did the Florida panther become one of the most endangered animals in the world? Read this book to find out how hunting and other human activities brought the Florida panther to the brink of extinction. Learn what is being done to help it get on the road to recovery.
  • Sea Lamprey

    Barbara A. Somervill

    language (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 12, 2014)
    the Sea Lamprey have invades the Great Lakes where they have killed off native species and harmed the fishing industry. Find out hoe they arrived, the problems they cause and other places that are on the lookout for these animals.
  • Grizzly Bear

    Barbara A. Somervill

    language (Cherry Lake Publishing, Dec. 10, 2013)
    The grizzly bear once roamed much of western North America. In the early 1800s, as many as 50,000 grizzly bears lived in the West. As settlers pushed westward, the bears lost much of their habitat. Fewer than 1,000 grizzlies remained in the lower 48 U.S. states when the bear was listed as endangered. Read this book to learn how grizzly bears came close to extinction and find out what is being done to increase their numbers and insure their survival
  • Python

    Barbara A. Somervill

    language (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 12, 2014)
    Less than a decade ago, there were only a few pythons in the everglades. Today more than 100,000 of them are slithering around south Florida, crushing what was already a delicate ecosystem. Readers will be introduced to the concepts of invasive species and challenged to think critically about the cause, effect, and control of dangerous creatures
  • Wild Boar

    Barbara A. Somervill

    language (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 12, 2014)
    Centuries ago, explorers brought hogs to the Americas as a food source. Some of these boars made it into the wild, where their offspring have managed to survive ever since. Wild boars will eat almost anything from garbage, to crops, to other animals. They can also spread disease. Read this book to find out more about how wild boars cause problems around the world and what experts are doing to find solutions.
  • Food Scientist

    Barbara A. Somervill

    eBook (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 12, 2014)
    Describes the requirements, education, and duties associated with becoming a food scientist. Includes profiles of prominent pioneers in food science.
  • Golden Lion Tamarin

    Barbara A. Somervill

    language (Cherry Lake Publishing, Dec. 10, 2013)
    The small golden lion tamarin is known for its brownish-red mane, long tail, and territorial nature. Readers will learn about these creatures and how destruction of their coastal forest habitat almost led to their extinction. Find out how zoos and conservationists have collaborated to save the golden lion tamarin.
  • Actor

    Barbara A. Somervill

    eBook (Cherry Lake Publishing, Dec. 10, 2013)
    Find out what it takes to make it in the competitive world of professional acting.
  • It's Cool to Learn About Countries: Ethiopia

    Barbara A. Somervill

    eBook (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Visit the African country of Ethiopia and learn about its geography, people, and history.