Courageous Creatures
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Courageous Creatures

By Lauren Tarshis

Part of the I Survived: True Stories series

Animals face disasters and find hope through human heroes.

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176 pages· 12,210 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Discover true tales of animals overcoming disasters with human help. Meet a World War I pigeon hero, dolphins returning to the sea, penguins rescued from oil, and cheetahs finding family. These stories reveal the bond between humans and animals, showcasing courage and compassion in the face of adversity. Will these creatures beat the odds and survive?

From the publisher

Lauren Tarshis’s New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells tales of brave kids who survive harrowing events. Now, Lauren Tarshis tells the true stories of several animals who face challenges of their own and the humans who help them survive.ANIMALS. SURVIVORS. HEROES. The author of the New York Times bestselling I Survived series shares four thrilling true stories of animals who have faced disaster–and come through. You’ll meet courageous animals and also inspiring humans who show how we can help protect the creatures who share our precious Earth. Includes real-life stories about: The pigeon hero of World War ITwo captured dolphins and the hero who helped them return to the sea20,000 penguins saved from an oil spill disasterTwo orphaned cheetahs and their unlikely new dad This fourth book in the I Survived True Stories series is perfect for fans of the I Survived novels or anyone who loves stories about animals beating the odds. It’s a great choice for reading alongside I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944, which features a carrier pigeon character.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
176
Words
12,210
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
840L
Themes & topics
Books about birdsBooks about animal welfareBooks about pigeonsBooks about animal heroesBooks about communication
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.8
F&P level
~T
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
513610
Publication
Published
December 7, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338770278

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