California Condor

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California condors once soared the US Pacific Coast, but by 1982, their dwindling numbers forced conservationists to bring the few remaining birds into captivity. California Condor follows the condor's journey from its brush with extinction to today's efforts to eliminate lead poisoning and other threats that continue to endanger the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Nonfiction
Subject Animals
Copyright 2017
Division Abdo Publishing
Imprint Core Library
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Season 2016-12-15
ISBN 9781680784657, 9781680798500
Title Format Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook
Dewey 598.9
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 7.25 x 9.25
Lexile 760
Guided Reading Level S
ATOS Reading Level 5.4
ATOS Interest Level MG
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 188683
Accelerated Reader® Points 1.0
Features Glossary of key words, Informative sidebars, Primary-source text, Reviewed, and Table of contents
Online Resources FREE! Core Library Connection
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