A Wild Cat's Shrinking Home
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

A Wild Cat's Shrinking Home

Written by Mary Ellen Klukow · Illustrated by Albert Pinilla

Part of the Animal Habitats at Risk series

A lynx battles habitat loss to feed her young. Can she survive?

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24 pages· 518 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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A mother Canada lynx faces a dire challenge: finding food for her kittens amidst deforestation and development. As prey becomes scarce, her journey grows perilous. How far must she go to ensure their survival? This gripping narrative explores the impact of habitat changes on wildlife and offers insights into conservation efforts. Will the lynx's determination be enough to overcome the odds?

From the publisher

Animals face scary challenges every day! These narrative nonfiction books focus on describing the changes to animals habitats that affect the animal’s way of life-or even puts their species at risk of dying out! Readers will learn about the reasons for changes in habitats that affect animals and small steps they can take to help protect them. A mother Canada lynx is on the hunt for snowshoe hares to feed her litter of kittens. Deforestation and construction development have pushed preyaway from this lynx’s home area. How far will she have to travel to find food? This narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, notes on how to help lynxes, further resources, and a glossary.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Words
518
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
Books about habits and behaviorBooks about conservationBooks about science and natureBooks about big cats (lions, tigers, leopard, etc.)Books about animal homes
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
503013
Publication
Published
August 20, 2019
Publisher
Amicus Ink
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781681524887

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