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Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Foxes, rabbits, mongooses, rats, starlings, turtles, Burmese pythons, and Asian carp are just a few of the invasive animals introduced by people into countries and ecosystems to which they do not belong. This important book describes how these animals are destroying habitats and endangering the lives of native animals, some of which have been brought close to extinction. Students will learn how some arrived accidentally on boats, while others were...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Text organized into posters, newspaper articles, and comics teaches young readers about ten common invasive species from around the world, exploring how they got into new ecosystems, the damage they've caused, how scientists are working to contain them, and what average people can do to help.
"What do cane toads, cats and Burmese pythons have in common? They're invading our ecosystems! Learn about 10 common invasive species from around the world,...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that wild boar originally from Europe have taken over parts of the United States? Or that thousands of Burmese pythons from Southeast Asia slither all around the Everglades in South Florida? These animals, taken from their homes and brought to new areas, might not be the best neighbors, but they make it work!"-- Provided by publisher.
4) Wild Florida
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Florida is well known for its beaches, blue water, and year-round sun, but it also has a surprising wild side. It is home to pine forests, coral reefs, and the Everglades wetland, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Here, manatees swim in crystal-clear rivers, baby alligators practice their hunting skills, and miniature deer roam free. But every year, this state faces the full forces of nature, from wildfires to flooding to powerful...
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