Parakeet Melati lives with the rest of her bird friends and family on the beautiful slopes of the Indonesian island of Krakatoa. While rumblings sometimes sound from deep within the earth, the birds live peacefully in their jungle. But when Melati is woken by tremors stronger than she's ever felt before, she realizes that her sleeping island volcano may not be sleeping any longer.
"Photography accompanies . . . information about the fighting abilities of rhinoceroses and African elephants. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
"A hippo, a worm, and a light bulb form a club to celebrate their favorite animal, the rhinoceros. But when the trio actually meets a rhino, they are disappointed to find she is not what they expected"--Provided by publisher.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of rhinoceroses, the famously horned animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why rhinos have bumpy skin"--Provided by publisher.
Thirteen-year-old Sherry is visited by the ghost of her mother, who asks Sherry to help solve a case that involves rhinoceros poaching at the San Diego Wild Animal Park, and Sherry's involvement not only helps save the rhinos, but it also brings mother and daughter closer together than ever before.
Relates the story of Emi, a Sumatran rhinoceros that was the first of her species to give birth in captivity, discussing the challenges she has faced and how she has overcome them and describing how she has inspired people.
"Explores the roles of African rhinos in savanna ecosystems, including rhinos' importance to ecosystems, threats to rhino populations, and conservation efforts"--Publisher.
An overview of rhinos that features color photographs and discusses their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
