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Welcome, wombat

by Einhorn, Kama, 1969-

Format: Print Book 2018
Availability: Available at 7 Libraries 7 of 7 copies

Available (7)
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Monroeville Public Library Juvenile Non-fiction J 599.24 EINHORN
Location  Monroeville Public Library
 
Collection  Juvenile Non-fiction
 
Call Number  J 599.24 EINHORN
 
 
Moon Township Public Library Juvenile Non-Fiction J 599.24 TRUE
Location  Moon Township Public Library
 
Collection  Juvenile Non-Fiction
 
Call Number  J 599.24 TRUE
 
 
Mt. Lebanon Public Library Children's Non-Fiction j 599.2 Ein
Location  Mt. Lebanon Public Library
 
Collection  Children's Non-Fiction
 
Call Number  j 599.2 Ein
 
 
Northern Tier Regional Library Juvenile J 599.24 EINHO
Location  Northern Tier Regional Library
 
Collection  Juvenile
 
Call Number  J 599.24 EINHO
 
 
Northland Public Library Children's Nonfiction J 599.2 EI6
Location  Northland Public Library
 
Collection  Children's Nonfiction
 
Call Number  J 599.2 EI6
 
 
Sewickley Public Library Juvenile Nonfiction J 599.24 EIN 2018
Location  Sewickley Public Library
 
Collection  Juvenile Nonfiction
 
Call Number  J 599.24 EIN 2018
 
 
Wilkinsburg Public Library Juvenile Nonfiction J 599.2 EIN ANIMALS
Location  Wilkinsburg Public Library
 
Collection  Juvenile Nonfiction
 
Call Number  J 599.2 EIN ANIMALS
 
 

Summary
Photo-packed series explores the stories and science behind animal sanctuaries. An up-close look at what life is like at a real wombat sanctuary in Australia--straight from a wombat herself in a nonfiction chapter book for elementary-aged readers. Includes full-color photos, graphics, and maps.



When a new baby wombat shows up at Sleepy Burrows Sanctuary in Australia, Chance, the veteran wombat, is excited to show the new gal the ropes. Before any animal can be successfully released, many things have to happen. After rescue comes recovery, then rehabilitation, and finally, release. Those are animal-sanctuary tenets--an animal will remain safe until release or until it dies. For Chance and the new wombat, Panzer, this means learning how to find food, dig, and find a lifelong companion. Readers will love Chance, Panzer, and the crew of wombats. Other books in the photo-packed Sanctuary Stories series include Sweet Senior Pups.
Contents
Rescue. Helping hands
Pinky with a problem
Chance the chatter-bat
The wombat wishing star
Recovery
Creature care
Lending a paw
Bulldozers of the bush
Dirt palaces
Velvet playtime
Rehabilitation. School days
School supplies
Glorious grass
Creature classes
Turning wild?
Release. Graduation
Sanctuary stars
One step closer
Wild boy
Epilogue : lucky stars.
Published Reviews
Booklist Review: "Baby wombats are pink, hairless, cute, and cuddly; but without the protection of their mother's pouch, they are vulnerable and susceptible to almost certain death. The wombats' home in the Australian Outback also faces threats, from climate change, natural predators, illegal poaching, human population growth, and increased motor traffic. Enter Donna and Phil and their Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary in Gundaroo, Australia, where they may care for up to 30 wombats at one time. Running the sanctuary is a full-time job, and this narrative text describes life at Sleepy Burrows in an unconventional way through the voice of a wombat. Readers learn about these amazing creatures by following the story of Panzer, a tiny wombat whose mother was killed by a vehicle. Despite being told by Chance, another wombat in the sanctuary, the information is credible. The narrative describes Panzer's stages of growth as she moves toward living in the wild, and it's interspersed with photographs and informational text boxes. The author includes a glossary, bibliography, websites, information about supporting sanctuary efforts, and photo credits.--J. B. Petty Copyright 2018 Booklist"
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Additional Information
Series True tales of rescue.
Subjects Melzer, Phil -- Juvenile literature.
Stepan, Donna -- Juvenile literature.
Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary -- Juvenile literature.
Wombats -- Conservation -- Juvenile literature.
Wildlife rehabilitation -- Australia -- Juvenile literature.
Wildlife rescue -- Australia -- Juvenile literature.
Wildlife rehabilitation.
Wildlife rescue.
Australia.
Illustrated works.
Publisher Boston :Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,2018
Contributors Melzer, Phil, photographer.
Stepan, Donna, photographer.
Ling, Jacky, photographer.
Audience Ages 7-10.
Language English
Description 159 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 21 cm.
Bibliography Notes Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 9781328767028
1328767027
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