Pamela McDowell

When Cricket McKay and her best friend, Shilo, discover that a cougar has been seen in the town of Waterton, they are thrilled that school closes for a few days as a precaution. The townspeople are worried though. They want the cougar caught and relocated, which could be disastrous for the cougar. Cricket's dad, the national park's warden, is receiving reports of the cougar causing all kinds of trouble around town, but it's the type of trouble it...

"In this illustrated early chapter book, a forest fire threatens the town of Waterton and Cricket and her brother do their best to save their home."--

"In this early chapter book, Cricket and her friends rally the town of Pincher Creek to save migrating bats being killed by newly installed wind turbines."--

"Cricket is happy to discover a long-toed-salamander population in her hometown of Waterton, but the salamanders are having trouble migrating across the road to their hibernation grounds at Crandell Mountain. Can Cricket and her friends come up with a solution to help the salamanders?"--Page 4 of cover.

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Founding Fathers features some of the most important statesmen in America's history. Focusing on the life and times of each remarkable American, this biography series offers an in-depth look at their achievements, successes, and notable contributions to the founding of the United States of America. Captivating facts and vibrant visuals engage students in the timeless tales of these great men.

Did you know that animals in the tundra have small ears and thick fur because of the cold? Deserts can be too hot for most plants to grow. Young readers will discover the differences between these environment opposites and more in “Environments”, a Science Opposites book.

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