{"product_id":"conservation-success-protecting-wild-spaces-and-species-with-hands-on-science-activities-for-kids-9781647411367","title":"Conservation Success: Protecting Wild Spaces and Species with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring collection of conservation stories for middle grade!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow do we make sure every species on the planet has a chance to thrive?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConservation Success: Protecting Wild Spaces and Species with Hands-on Science Activities for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, young scientists ages 9-12 discover different conservation efforts around the world. Learn about the individuals, scientists, organizations, and countries involved in protecting species, habitats, and our planet! From returning lynx to the Colorado high country and recovering the population of California condors to turning poachers into wildlife protectors and transforming dumps and golf courses into thriving habitats, these conservation success stories offer hope and inspiration along with scientific explanations on why these efforts work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere are many ways to approach conservation including restoration, rewilding, reintroduction, recovering species populations, reconnecting habitats, community-based conservation, ecotourism, protections and laws, and, above all, education. Guided by science, these collaborative efforts foster biodiversity and encourage ecosystems to become healthier, stronger, and more resilient. In \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConservation Success\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, we investigate the people and the science guiding the initiatives and see how these efforts will inform future conservation and add to the scientific knowledge of our natural world. Plus, you might become empowered to take part in conservation efforts in your part of the world!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConservation Success\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e includes hands-on activities and critical thinking exercises to help readers gain a deeper understanding of science-based conservation. These activities, a narrative writing style, fun facts, words-to-know, and primary source links combine to take readers on an investigative journey to conservation projects around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional materials include a glossary, a list of media for further learning, a selected bibliography, and index. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laura Perdew\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nomad Press (VT)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.08h x 7.87w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781647411367\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2025 pg. 87\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura Perdew\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author, writing consultant, and former middle school teacher. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fort\u003c\/i\u003e (Page Street Kids, 2020) and over 50 books for the education market including \u003ci\u003eBiodiversity: Explore the Diversity of Life on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e (Nomad Press, 2019) which is on the Booklist editors' list of the Top 10 Books on the Environment \u0026amp; Sustainability for Youth 2020. Laura lives in Boulder, Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWebsite: lauraperdew.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLex Cornell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a graduate of The Center for Cartoon Studies. They have illustrated several books for Nomad Press, including the Picture Book Science: Biomes set; \u003ci\u003eClimate Change: The Science Behind Melting Glaciers and Warming Oceans\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eRocks and Minerals: Get the Dirt on Geology\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eGender Identity: Beyond Pronouns and Bathrooms.\u003c\/i\u003e Lex lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWebsite: www.lexcornell.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Laura Perdew \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47285617852573,"sku":"9781647411367","price":42.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_ff872584-9f24-4cb5-8e36-c35be6d09240.jpg?v=1760007119","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/conservation-success-protecting-wild-spaces-and-species-with-hands-on-science-activities-for-kids-9781647411367","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}