migration

Examines issues related to migration in the early twenty-first century, especially how globalization and climate change influence large-scale human migrations.

Describes how polar bears in Canada travel to the frozen Hudson Bay area in fall and winter to find food that will sustain them through the summer months, when they eat little to no food, and explains how global warming is threatening the species' future.

Marcel, a young swan, hides from his parents in fear he will not be able to make the long migration journey south, but he soon regrets his decision when the pond freezes over and the other animals cannot advise him on how to survive the winter. Includes swan facts and activities.

Takes young readers on an educational journey through one red bat's seasonal dilemma of hibernating or migrating.

It is believed that if global temperatures rise by over 3.5?C, up to 70 percent of the world's known species would go extinct.

Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to Christmas Island red crab migrations.

Explains how dall sheep live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats dall sheep may face on their migration.

"Gives young readers an up-close and personal look at how birds do things that are remarkably similar to the way humans do"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the animal behavior of migration"--Provided by publisher.

"The great wildebeest migration has been called one of the Seven New Wonders of the World, and even the World Cup of Wildlife. It's certainly one of the greatest animal migrations to witness, and now young readers can experience it up close. This volume, filled with vibrant, full-color photography and exciting, age-appropriate language, puts readers right inside the fantastic journey. A map is included to relay the incredible story of the wildebeests in a way that helps visual learners easily learn, too"--Provided by the publisher.