Children's Fiction Environment
Salamander Rescue
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2016
- Category
- Environment, Reptiles & Amphibians, General
- Recommended Age
- 6 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- 1 to 3
- Recommended Reading age
- 6 to 8
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459811232
- Publish Date
- Apr 2016
- List Price
- $7.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459811256
- Publish Date
- Apr 2016
- List Price
- $6.99
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Description
Cricket McKay is back and answering a new SOS: "Save Our Salamanders!"
Cricket McKay has lived in Waterton all her life, so she is surprised to discover an animal she hasn’t seen before: the long-toed salamander. She finds a band of them migrating from the pond to their hibernation grounds at Crandell Mountain. Crossing the road that lies between the pond and the mountain is dangerous enough, but now a newly-constructed curb makes their journey even more challenging. Can Cricket and her friends come up with a solution to help the salamanders?
Salamander Rescue is the second book featuring Cricket and friends. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
About the authors
Pamela McDowell’s first career was in education, teaching junior high and high school. She began writing when she left teaching and has now written more than twenty nonfiction books for children. Pamela grew up in Alberta and enjoys writing about the diverse animals and habitats of her home province. Ospreys in Danger is her first work of fiction. Pamela lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her husband, two kids and an Australian shepherd. For more information, visit www.pamelamcdowell.ca.
Pamela McDowell's profile page
Pamela McDowell’s first career was in education, teaching junior high and high school. She began writing when she left teaching and has now written more than twenty nonfiction books for children. Pamela grew up in Alberta and enjoys writing about the diverse animals and habitats of her home province. Ospreys in Danger is her first work of fiction. Pamela lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her husband, two kids and an Australian shepherd. For more information, visit www.pamelamcdowell.ca.
Awards
- Commended, Children’s Book Council Best STEM Books List
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews
"A great step-into-reading chapter book for younger readers...recommended."
School Library Connection
"McDowell’s writing style is clear and interesting. Her use of clear vocabulary...give the reader a good idea of the story and action even where an illustration is not present. Illustrations by Kasia Charko are excellent and give a clear picture of difficult conceptualizing, especially her depiction of how the final ramp looked and how it was used by the salamanders. Recommended."
CM Magazine
"Simple, accurate descriptions of specific research methods and of salamander features shine. Unsubtle empowerment for young environmentalists."
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