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Animals at Risk Macaws

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Macaws have traits and abilities that keep them safe from predators, from their flight speed to their sharp, strong beaks. But these colourful parrots are endangered. Trapping, poaching, and habitat loss are a few reasons that macaws are dying faster than they're being born. Readers will... Read More
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Macaws are clever and quick, but they are at risk of dying out. Readers will investigate the circumstances putting macaws at risk, including the illegal pet trade and habitat loss, as well as what people can do to help.

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Macaws have traits and abilities that keep them safe from predators, from their flight speed to their sharp, strong beaks. But these colourful parrots are endangered. Trapping, poaching, and habitat loss are a few reasons that macaws are dying faster than they're being born.

Readers will explore the dangers putting macaws at risk, what it means to be endangered, and how people can help. Each title, like Animals at Risk Macaws, includes activities and trivia questions to help readers connect with the content.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798875221828

Publisher: Capstone Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Capstone Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Kathryn Clay has written more than 40 nonfiction children's books about everything from dancing to dinosaurs. She also teaches college writing courses. She has a Master's of Arts in Literature from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Kathryn lives in southern Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

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