Will We Miss Them?

Endangered Species

Illustrated by Marshall Peck Iii
Paperback
$8.99 US
10"W x 8"H x 0.1"D  
On sale Feb 01, 1992 | 32 Pages | 9780881064889
Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile 860L | Fountas & Pinnell M

An inspiring look at endangered animals that introduces readers to the fascinating lives and challenges of species facing extinction from around the world.
Did you know that a Galapagos tortoise can live to be 200 years old if nothing harms it? And yet, the Galapagos tortoise is an endangered species. Realistic color illustrations feature various animals in their natural habitats while engaging text teaches both about the species and what can be done to help protect them.

Readers will be inspired to start their own research into more ways they can make a difference and help protect these beautiful creatures.
Alexandra Wright became an author at the age of 11 with WILL WE MISS THEM? ENDANGERED SPECIES, which was chosen as a Reading Rainbow Selection. Her second book, AT HOME IN THE TIDE POOL, was published when she was 13. CAN WE BE FRIENDS? NATURE'S PARTNERS, Alexandra's third book, was written when she was in high school.

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An inspiring look at endangered animals that introduces readers to the fascinating lives and challenges of species facing extinction from around the world.
Did you know that a Galapagos tortoise can live to be 200 years old if nothing harms it? And yet, the Galapagos tortoise is an endangered species. Realistic color illustrations feature various animals in their natural habitats while engaging text teaches both about the species and what can be done to help protect them.

Readers will be inspired to start their own research into more ways they can make a difference and help protect these beautiful creatures.

Author

Alexandra Wright became an author at the age of 11 with WILL WE MISS THEM? ENDANGERED SPECIES, which was chosen as a Reading Rainbow Selection. Her second book, AT HOME IN THE TIDE POOL, was published when she was 13. CAN WE BE FRIENDS? NATURE'S PARTNERS, Alexandra's third book, was written when she was in high school.

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