| Jimmy the Joey: The True Story of an Amazing Koala Rescue Contributor(s): Rose, Deborah Lee (Author) |
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ISBN: 1426313713 ISBN-13: 9781426313714 Publisher: National Geographic Kids OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Mammals - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology) |
| Dewey: 599.251 |
| LCCN: 2012039894 |
| Lexile Measure: 710 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 9.6" W x 9.9" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Australian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 160541 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This warm and inspirational photographic picture book for ages 4 to 8 is a compelling and uplifting true story, with a sweet message about coping with loss that draws attention to an important and threatened wild animal. Jimmy is an adorable baby koala whose tender tale is sure to strike at the heartstrings of every animal lover. Readers will marvel at Jimmy's new life at Koala Hospital, being raised by loving human caregivers and interacting with other koalas healing from injury. The book also introduces young readers to the need for conservational awareness: Through Jimmy's life story readers will come to understand the many obstacles koalas and other species face today. |