Fall 2024

Aye-ayes

From the Set Animals at Risk (Fall 24)

Aye-ayes are strange-looking primates. They have big, yellow eyes and long, bony fingers. In this leveled title, readers will learn about the challenges these animals face and the efforts people take to save them. Special features highlight the range, importance, and conservation status of the primates. Vibrant photos bring aye-ayes to life on the page!

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$26.95 $18.95
Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Dewey Number 599.8
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level L
Language English
Publisher Bellwether Media
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9798886879742
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 24
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Graphics Full-color photographs

Booklist Review of Animals at Risk

Some of the world’s most vulnerable species are exhibited for youngreaders in the Animals at Risk series. Each title introduces the endangered animal, how many species exist and where they live, howendangered they are, what’s threatening their survival, and straightforward ways to help protect them. The simply worded text is wellsupported by attractive animal photos, range maps, and helpful infographics. Giant Anteaters highlights the need for large home ranges andclear migratory paths in the face of habitat loss and road construction so that these magnificently snouted creatures can continue to controlant and termite populations. Manatees note that the three species ofgentle giants are key to maintaining healthy rivers and coastal wetlands,but the destruction of seagrass for new construction on coasts preventsthem from grazing. Monarch Butterflies reveals that these importantpollinators in the Americas need their habitats protected, as many havebeen killed on their great migratory route through logging and farming. In Red Pandas, readers learn that these cuddly cuties, native tosouthern Asia, are endangered from climate change, poaching, and thedestruction of bamboo forests. All volumes emphasize the importanceof slowing climate change to protect these animals and the good theydo for their respective environments. The series’ bright design andhigh-interest subjects are sure to engage new readers. 

SLJ Review of Animals at Risk

This Level 2 reader explores the conservation status of four endangered animals: the axolotl, rhinoceros, snow leopard, and Tasmanian devil. A brief introduction to the animals’ habitat is followed by the threats to their survival and actions to repopulate the species. The series features bright colors and pho- tographs along with two-to-three short sentences per page. Finally, each book contains a glossary, index, and sources for further information. VERDICT A truly attractive series on endangered animals for beginning readers.

Author: Rachel Grack