Almost Gone

Have you ever heard of the northern hairy-nosed wombat or the eastern barred bandicoot? Both are so rare that they could vanish for good, and they are not the only creatures facing that risk. This picture book introduces several animals that are nearly gone, with bright, detailed illustrations by Steve Jenkins, a Caldecott Honor winner.

The book is part of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series at Level 2, written for early elementary readers at home or in class. Level 2 titles tackle more demanding ideas for children in the primary grades.

The series has more than 100 titles, with over 130 in print. Its books aim to entertain and teach at once, focus on child-friendly topics, and answer specific questions rather than surveying a subject broadly. They use simple charts and graphics to build visual literacy, include hands-on activities for young scientists, and are written and illustrated by award-winning creators and checked by an expert in the field. The books align with the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and STEM standards. The series won the AAAS/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.