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  • Sea Otter Rescue

    Suzi Eszterhas

    Hardcover (Owlkids, Sept. 13, 2016)
    Sea Otter Rescue is the third in the four-book Wildlife Rescue series. Each book introduces a species of animal in danger somewhere in the world and profiles a rescue center that helps it. Stunning photos by award-winning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas give readers a rare view of these endearing creatures and the high level of care they receive.Sea Otter Rescue invites readers inside the Alaska SeaLife Center on the shores of Resurrection Bay in the town of Seward, Alaska. It explores how sea otters become orphaned or hurt and the process of healing and rehabilitating them. It also highlights the people who work at the clinic and how they aid the animals.Other special features include a map showing the sea otter’s native habitat range and an index, a glossary, sources, and an author Q&A based on common questions from kids. An author’s note introduces readers to small-scale ways in which even they can help with sea otter conservation.A portion of the royalties from this book will be donated to the Alaska SeaLife Center.LEVELINGGrade Range: K–5Fountas & Pinnell: PLexile: 1010LCOMMON COREL.3.3,4,4a,4c,4d,5,5b,5c,6SL.3.1,1a,1c,1d,2,3,4,6W.3.2,2a,2b,2c,2d,7,8,10RF.3.3,3c,3d,4,4a,4cRI.3.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
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  • Maggie the One-Eyed Peregrine Falcon: A True Story of Rescue and Rehabilitation

    Christie Gove-Berg

    Hardcover (Adventure Publications, April 26, 2016)
    The True Story of a Peregrine Falcon’s Rehabilitation 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, a Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Recipient, is just such a success! Award-winning author Christie Gove-Berg began writing the Wildlife Rescue Stories after her mom and dad found an injured eaglet on their land. The Wildlife Center of Virginia helped in Maggie’s rescue and rehabilitation, and they assisted in ensuring this book’s accuracy. Part of the proceeds from the sale of Maggie the One-Eyed Peregrine Falcon will benefit the Wildlife Center.
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  • Koala Hospital

    Suzi Eszterhas

    Hardcover (Owlkids, Oct. 13, 2015)
    Koala Hospital kicks off the new 4-book Wildlife Rescue series from Owlkids Books. Each book introduces a species of animal in danger somewhere in the world and invites readers inside a rescue center that helps them. Photos by award–winning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas give readers a rare view of the animals and the high level of care they receive.Koala Hospital features a koala rescue center in Australia. It shows why koalas are in danger, how they come to be in the sanctuary, and the process of healing and rehabilitating koalas for return to the wild. Koala Hospital also focuses on the people who work at the rescue center and how they aid the animals.Other special features include a map showing the rescue center and the koala’s native habitat range, as well as an index, glossary, and author Q&A based on common questions from kids. An author’s note at the end introduces readers to small-scale ways that even they can help save koalas.Informational text features: table of contents, photographs with captionsA portion of the royalties from sales of this book will be donated to the Koala Hospital.
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  • Esther the Eaglet: A True Story of Rescue and Rehabilitation

    Christie Gove-Berg

    Hardcover (Adventure Publications, March 2, 2015)
    The True Story of a Bald Eagle’s Fall and Rescue Esther the eaglet is learning to fly when she falls from her nest. She is alone and injured. Who will help the baby eagle? With real bald eagle pictures, this true story explains how raptor centers and rehabilitation teams rescue and treat injured birds. Their goal is to release bald eagles and other birds back into the wild to live successful, natural lives. Esther’s story is just such a success! Award-winning author Christie Gove-Berg wrote this picture book after her mom and dad found the injured eaglet hopping along on their land. The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota helped in Esther’s rescue and rehabilitation, and they assisted in ensuring this book’s accuracy. Part of the proceeds from the sale of Esther the Eaglet will benefit the Raptor Center.
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  • Greta the Great Horned Owl: A True Story of Rescue and Rehabilitation

    Christie Gove-Berg

    Hardcover (Adventure Publications, April 9, 2019)
    The true story of an injured owl’s recovery and return to nature Greta the Great Horned Owl is out hunting mice. She has no idea that her life is about to change forever. A train strikes her, severely injuring her wing and leg. A rescue team brings her to a wildlife rehabilitation center―and this is just the beginning of her story. Will surgery save her wing? Can Greta learn to fly again? Her only hope of returning to the wild is to prove that she can hunt. Greta the Great Horned Owl is a true story told with gorgeous photographs and heartwarming text by award-winning author Christie Gove-Berg. Through Greta’s journey, readers learn about owls and wildlife rehabilitation centers. See the inside of a wildlife hospital, and learn how veterinarians help animals to get better. Find out about owl diets, nests, and families. Greta the Great Horned Owl is both entertaining and educational, helping to instill in children an appreciation of animals and nature.
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  • Desert Danger

    Jan Burchett, Sara Vogler, Diane Le Feyer

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)
    A lion cub has fallen down a well, and now its mother is preventing the locals from getting any water! Ben and Zoe travel to the Kalahari desert to help, but with overwhelming heat, deadly creatures at every turn, and a powerful sandstorm raging around them, Ben and Zoe will have to dig deep to set things right.
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  • Orangutan Orphanage

    Suzi Eszterhas

    Hardcover (Owlkids, March 15, 2016)
    Orangutan Orphanage is the second in the 4-book Wildlife Rescue series. Each book introduces a species of animal in danger somewhere in the world and profiles a rescue center that helps them. Stunning photos by award-winning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas give readers a rare view of these adorable animals and the high level of care they receive.Orangutan Orphanage invites readers inside the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine, operated by Orangutan Foundation International, in the South Pacific jungles of Borneo. It explores why baby orangutans become orphaned and the process of healing and rehabilitating them for return to the wild. It also highlights the people who work at the rescue center and how they aid the animals.Other special features include a map showing the orangutan’s native habitat range and an index, glossary, sources, and author Q&A based on common questions from kids. An author’s note at the end introduces readers to small-scale ways in which even they can help save orangutans.A portion of the royalties from this book will be donated to the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine in Borneo.
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  • Rainforest Rescue

    Jan Burchett, Sara Vogler, Diane Le Feyer

    Hardcover (Stone Arch Books, Aug. 1, 2012)
    In the jungles of South Borneo, an orangutan has set up home on a dangerous palm oil plantation. He has been resisting all attempts to move him to the safety of the nearby reservation. When Ben and Zoe arrive to try to help, they discover that illegal logging is taking place. As they investigate, it quickly becomes clear that the orangutan isn't the only one in grave danger.
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  • Poacher Panic

    Jan Burchett, Sara Vogler, Diane Le Feyer

    Hardcover (Stone Arch Books, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Twins Ben and Zoe are miserable after being left behind while their parents head to Africa for a veterinary adventure. But almost immediately after their parents depart, Dr Stephen Fisher, a famous zoologist, recruits Ben and Zoe for an adventure of their own! Soon, the twins are on their way to Sumatra to rescue a tiger and her two cubs from a gang of vicious poachers.
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  • Forest Fire

    Jan Burchett

    Paperback (Stripes, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Ben and Zoe's latest mission takes them to South Borneo. An orang-utan has set up home on a palm oil plantation and is resisting all attempts to bring him to the safety of the nearby reservation. But when the twins discover that illegal logging has been taking place, it becomes clear that the orang-utan isn't the only one in grave danger.
  • Polar Meltdown

    Jan Burchett

    Paperback (Stripes, July 6, 2009)
    Following reports of a polar bear found dead near an Alaskan village, Dr Fisher is sending Ben and Zoe, Wild's number one operatives, to investigate. It's highly unusual for a polar bear to come so close to human habitation and this suggests something is seriously wrong. But the twins' mission takes another turn when they discover that the dead bear had recently given birth. This means there is an orphaned cub out there. Will Ben and Zoe find it in time?
  • Incredible Reptiles & Amphibians

    Valerie Davies, Gill Thompson

    Hardcover-spiral (School Specialty Publishing, Oct. 30, 2006)
    Did you know that a Gila monster can live for months without eating? Incredible Reptiles & Amphibians takes a rare, behind-the-scenes look at 30 fascinating animals living in the wild. Find out how scales, horns, frills, and sticky tongues help these animals survive in their environments. Astonishing, detailed illustrations and fact-packed information from a wildlife expert gives an incredible close-up view of the animal kingdom as you’ve never seen it before. Features: • Die-cut flaps • Colorful, realistic illustrations • Glossary and an index In the Wild Life! series young learners can explore different types of wildlife, from wildcats to birds! Each book features realistic illustrations with accompanying short paragraphs that describe the animals and where they live. Simple vocabulary and sentence structure will allow most children to read the books on their own. Collect all 4 titles for your young animal enthusiast!
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