Endangered and Extinct Mammals: Lightning Bolt Books ™ - Animals in Danger

Lightning Bolt Books ® - Animals in Danger

by Jennifer Boothroyd

Asian elephants and Mexican long-nosed bats are two examples of endangered mammals. Few of them exist in the wild. Other mammals have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can you do to help? Read this book to find out!

Please The original source audio for this production includes noise/volume issues. This is the best available audio from the publisher.

Genres: Nonfiction

Audible Audio

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Nicki · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you use this book exclusively as a "reader" for your kindergartener, then it is fine I guess. But it does not impart any knowledge, and is useless for say a second grade science project on elephants.

[Sharon Tyler · Rating 2 out of 5]

Endangered and Extinct Mammals is an easy non fiction book by Jennifer Boothroyd which is scheduled for release on February 1 2014. This book offers bright colors, large pictures, and fairly simple text about what mammals are, about some that are currently endangered, and some that are extinct and exactly what those terms mean. The book offers some reasons for why these animals are in trouble or have already died at, as well as some things children can do to help.
Endangered and Extinct Mammals is a book for children in kindergarten through maybe second grade and might be a good addition to common core classroom lessons. The book offers some solid definitions and explanations, but I found that there was occasionally some confusing word choices, and moments when more resent information could have been included. For instance, the majority of the extinct animals (aside from the Japanese Sea Otter) have been extinct for a very long time, there must be more resent examples than saber tooth cats and a marine mammal that has been gone since the 1700's. Speaking of that sea cow, I think that example in particular can be confusing since many people call manatees 'sea cow' and they are not extinct as far as this librarian knows. The bright colors and pictures might help capture the attention of more reluctant readers. Also, at the end of the book there is a decent glossary, suggestions for further reading, and some great suggestions for kids to help be part of a solution.

I would recommend Endangered and Extinct Mammals to classrooms that need to reach a certain number of non fiction books to meet the common core standards, and are looking one more book on mammals or endangered animals. However, I have to admit that I think there are books out there that do a better job with this subject for this age group. It was not wrong, it was not bad, it just could have been better.

[DelAnne Frazee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Endangered and Extinct Mammals
Author: Jenifer Boothroyd
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Published: 2-1-2014
ISBN-10: 146772372X
ISBN-13: 978-1467723725
Pages: 32
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Tags: Animals,
Overall Rating: Excellent


We all must take responsibility for our planet and its survival. "Endangered and Extinct Mammals" is a way to show children the dangers and results if we ignore the problem. If this continues we will loose more species die out with man himself becoming endangered as well. Jennifer Boothroyd, a former teacher, has taken the time to compile information not only examples of animals that are endangered of dying out completely and those that already have. Although there are many more than those listed in this book, it is a sample of them.


Endangered and Extinct Mammals is beautifully done in such a way as the young reader can understand what the animals needed and the possible reason as to why some of them died out. There is a list of ways one can help to preserve those that fight for survival. An example would be cleaning up debris and trash thrown on the ground, in the bodies of water or helping to clean the air we and other mammals breathe. It teaches that we must help the other creatures. For once they are gone. We could be next.

[Suzanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jennifer Boothroyd has created a book with simple text and clear photographs that will appeal to young readers. Animals that have been extinct for thousands of years and others that were only declared extinct last year illustrate the point that extinction is a current concern. A balance of land and water mammals, both familiar and unusual, are included. Extra facts about the animals are included in text boxes for the photos. The short text and large photographs make it an ideal read-aloud to start off a unit on endangered animals; or it could be used for student research or supplemental reading in lower grade levels. The glossary and suggestions for further reading would be especially helpful with research projects. Several grade levels have curriculum standards about classifying animals into groups as thriving, threatened, endangered, or extinct - so teachers in those grades would appreciate this addition to the school or classroom library.

I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book via NetGalley.

Endangered and Extinct Mammals is a very basic book for young readers. It has beautiful color pictures and does a good job at looking at current and past endangered and extinct mammals. My main problem with the book is that some of the writing is difficult to read. Also, in the long-nosed bats section I find the sentence "They are in trouble" to be confusing. I realize this is another way to say "endangered" or "threatened", but the author should have just used one of those terms instead. Using "in trouble" sounds like they did something bad.

I can see how this book could fit into a Common Core collection for the K-2 set, but I don't feel any particular reason to purchase it for my library. There must be better books for this age group on the subject.

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Endangered and Extinct Mammals was a colorful book with simple and interesting content. The book was very much what I would consider an early-level reader. It provided a great introduction for an educational unit on mammals that live and those no longer living.

I loved that the book offered proactive suggestions on how kids and adults could help animals that are in danger. I also appreciated the glossary and the snippet called "A Remarkable Recovery." Plus, the inclusion of the Lerner Source resource information was an added bonus.

I would not hesitate to introduce my children to this book or any book in the Animals in Danger series. I think it would be a wonderful place to get started with research and learning.

An ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The words I have communicated are my own.

[Gigi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Strengths: Bright, colorful pages and photographs that will engage the readers. Simple print suitable for early readers (K-1). Accurate information presented simply with captions.

Weaknesses: I wish the author had said more about why some of the specific animals were extinct. Seemed more like a list of animals in places.

[Meghan Nels · Rating 3 out of 5]

Endangered and Extinct Mammals is very simple introduction to mammals. Younger students will enjoy the brief, larger text and colorful pictures. Additional online resources are listed in the back. Students just starting to learn about mammals will gain some information from this text.

[Michelle's Book · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book!


I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. This book cover is on my Pinterest board and my blog, Michelle Dragalin’s Journey.

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read aloud: Kinder/First; Independent Reading: 2nd/3rd
Simple text with photographs to help younger children understand endangered and extinct mammals. Contains end notes and additional resources.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for the younger scholars. The text is simple, but informative. Defines the difference between the two categories and gives interesting animal examples of each.