Bringing real-world issues into the classroom is always an important mission for me as a teacher.
That is why I love teaching students about all of the endangered species that are in jeopardy of disappearing forever. Endangered species projects are always instant engagement for students! Not only do the students sharpen their reading, writing, research, and speaking skills, but they develop empathy and a true understanding of the dangers endangered species face of becoming extinct.
This list of books is among my absolute favorites! These endangered animal books can be used at any time during the school year, so even if you do not complete an endangered species project, you can still educate and engage students about the wide range of animals that are disappearing from our planet, especially around Earth Day!
This list includes a wide range of books, from nonfiction titles to stories, and even anthology-style books, too. You will surely love them all, too! Be sure to grab the free student activities that coordinate with these picture books at the bottom of this post.
Don't Let Them Disappear written by Chelsea Clinton
Will We Miss Them? written by Alexandra Wright
Can We Save Them? written by David Dobson
Wild Lives written by Ben Lerwill
Here is the Tropical Rain Forest written by Madeline Dunphy
Koko's Kitten written by Dr. Francine Patterson
Slowly, Slowly, Slowly, Said the Sloth written by Eric Carle
One Day in the Eucalyptus Ecualyptus Tree written by Daniel Bernstrom
Not only are animals, especially endangered species a high-interest topic for students, but it a worldwide issue that requires the future's help! Challenge your students to become endangered species advocates through reading and research projects. Take the first step by simply reading these books throughout the year or during a focused unit on endangered species or as part of your Earth Day celebrations! Together, we can prevent our planet's unique animals from becoming gone forever.
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