Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
6.3
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
4732
Points per Word
0.000211
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.03125
Description
Through vivid, full-color photographs and easy-to-read text, the book introduces ten iconic species of the African savannah including the sable antelope, giraffe, leopard, and Cape buffalo each facing the threat of habitat loss and human encroachment. It explains how factors such as expanding agriculture, poaching, and climate change are shrinking the animals' homes, putting their survival at risk. Designed for middle-grade readers, the volume blends scientific insight with visual storytelling to foster a deeper understanding of why these creatures are endangered.