The Great Bear Rescue
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Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

The Great Bear Rescue

By Sandra Markle

Part of the Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries series

Discover the survival struggle of the world's rarest desert bears.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 45 ratings
40 pages
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In the harsh Gobi Desert, the world's rarest bears face extinction. These elusive creatures, a national treasure of Mongolia, battle threats from illegal mining to climate change. Scientists race against time to save them, but will their efforts be enough? Dive into the captivating world of Gobi bears and uncover the challenges they endure in their unique desert home. This is not just a tale of survival, but a testament to the ongoing fight for conservation. Explore the delicate balance between nature and human impact in this gripping narrative.

From the publisher

Acclaimed science author Sandra Markle offers a fascinating look at Gobi bears–the rarest bears on the planet. These adorable animals face threats ranging from illegal gold miners to climate change. Find out more about these bears, which are considered a national treasure in Mongolia, and learn what scientists are doing to help this critically endangered species.”Markle clearly and efficiently introduces a bear unfamiliar to most North American readers . . . Not a story of salvation but a work in progress, ably explained.”–starred, Kirkus Reviews

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Format
Library Binding
Pages
40
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1110L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about bearsBooks about endangered speciesBooks about science and natureBooks about conservation
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7
F&P level
~Z
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
511722
Publication
Published
September 1, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781541581258

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