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Scientists in the Field series.
Photographs by
Tianne Strombeck.
Veteran science writer Montgomery provides insight into the work of saving the California condor. This book focuses on Dr. Estelle Sandhaus, director of conservation science at the Santa Barbara Zoo, and her team of wildlife biologists, who have successfully reintroduced the species into the wild. With characteristic enthusiasm for her subject, Montgomery discusses how the zoo cares for condors in captivity, meticulously tracks birds in the wild, and learns from successes and mistakes. Both the passionate text and well-captioned color photos encourage respect for these impressive birds. "What You Can Do" suggestions are appended, as are a timeline, bibliography, related websites, and index.
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4-6
Back from Near Extinction series.
Each volume follows the featured animal's journey to the brink of extinction and back. Four chapters cover the species' decline over time; its physical characteristics, diet, behavior, and reproduction; specific threats to its survival; and various conservation efforts. Layouts with large stock photos, maps, charts, and text boxes enhance the informative, workmanlike texts. Comprehension exercises and writing prompts appear throughout. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Back from Near Extinction titles: Giant Galápagos Tortoise, Gray Wolf, Grizzly Bear, California Condor, American Alligator, Humpback Whale, American Bison, and Bald Eagle.
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K-3
Pebble Plus: Birds of Prey series.
A controlled-vocabulary but repetitive text highlights physical features as well as eating, nesting, and chick-rearing habits of a bird of prey; a brief chapter on potential threats and conservation efforts concludes each volume. Relevant full-page photos on each spread provide close-ups of the birds in action. Common Core tie-ins and a simple map are included. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Pebble Plus: Birds of Prey titles: California Condors, Golden Eagles, and Peregrine Falcons.
32 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2009
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LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-741-3$25.27
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K-3
America's Animal Comebacks series.
Using glossy up-close photographs and accessible text, this book offers readers a clear chronicle of the California condor's challenges and successes. Goldish clearly outlines the threats and what humans have done to help (after, in some measure, causing the problem). Young readers studying conservation will gain valuable information. Statistics and facts about other endangered vultures are appended. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
293 pp.
| Knopf
| May, 2007
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TradeISBN 978-0-375-83525-4$15.99
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LibraryISBN 978-0-375-93525-1$18.99
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4-6
In her latest installment, Sammy, hoping to spot an endangered wild condor, goes camping with the Girl Scouts. When they discover that someone's poaching condors, though, it becomes clear that there's more to this camping trip than meets the eye. Snappy dialogue and quick pacing make this an apt choice for mystery fans.