All over the world, people are trying to save animals from becoming extinct. This book tells the story of four successful attempts, in four chapters. Learn how 60 years ago, there were only 21 whooping cranes in the world, and now there are over 400, due to the efforts of the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership. They collected eggs, incubated them to hatch, raised the birds, and even used ultra-light airplanes to teach them to fly. The book also has interesting stories about seals, elephants, and polar bears. The stories may inspire you to make your own efforts to conserve wildlife.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/13/2009

ISBN-10: 0516246070

ISBN-13: 9780516246079

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Charlotte Parkhurst was orphaned as a toddler when her family's team of horses were frightened in a thunderstorm and their wagon went over a cliff. She survived the crash, as did the horses who watched over her until neighbors found her. She spent most of her young life in an orphanage for boys. She worked in the kitchen, but her true love was the stable and her beloved horses. She disguised herself as a boy and ran away at the age of twelve. She found work as a stable boy and her amazing way with animals soon helped her advance to become the most trusted stagecoach driver in the country. She eventually made her way to California to become the first woman to vote in any United States Federal Election, even though she did so registered as 'Charley' Parkhurst. Riding Freedom is a fictional account of the true story of Charlotte 'Charley' Parkhurst, the most fearless stage coach driver in the country.

Awards nominated: Bluestem Award Nominee 2012

Reviewed by: caroll

Date read: 3/22/2011

ISBN-13: 9781439574096

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Robert has a wonderful life on the farm until, on his birthday, a cake surrounded by roses makes him sneeze so hard he upsets his guests and the cake. The doctor tells Robert that he is allergic to roses and must move to the city to get away from them. Robert goes to the city and tries job after job, but always runs into roses that make him sneeze and lose his job. Will Robert ever be able keep a job and live in the city?

Reviewed by: vfv

Date read: 10/15/2012

ISBN-10: 0394800257

ISBN-13: 9780394800257

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Meet Rose (a vole) and Riley (a groundhog) who are best friends. Read along as these two buddies prepare for a rainy day, make plans to celebrate their un-birthdays, and discover how to sleep without worries. This book contains 3 easy-to-read stories and beautiful watercolor illustrations that will touch your heart!

Similar authors: Arnold Lobel

Similar books: Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/29/2009

ISBN-10: 0374363404

ISBN-13: 9780374363406

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When Ruby decides to paint a picture of a tree all her friends beg her to paint them as well. But when Ruby agrees and paints their portraits, each one of her friends: Fiona Fox, Bunny Rabbit, Dan Duck, and Carlos Crow, complains that she has forgotten to include their best feature. However, when Ruby's friends see the finished painting, there is no doubt in their minds, that indeed, Ruby HAS included their best parts! This Level 1 Reader is a wonderful story of the importance of friendships.

Similar authors: Arnold Lobel

Similar books: Ruby's Perfect Day by Susan Hill; Ruby Bakes a Cake by Susan Hill

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/15/2009

ISBN-10: 0060089806

ISBN-13: 9780060089801

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