endangered species

"This title will teach readers about orangutans and where they live. It will also let readers know that the two main groups of orangutans are endangered or critically endangered due to habitat loss, illegal hunting, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"This title will teach readers about polar bears and where they live. It will also let readers know that polar bears are vulnerable to extinction due to poaching, habitat loss, and pollution"--Provided by publisher.

"This title will teach readers about the black rhinoceros and where it lives. It will also let readers know that black rhinos are critically endangered and that they face many threats, like poaching and habitat loss"--Provided by publisher.

"This title will teach readers about honey bees and where they live. It will also let readers know that some honey bee populations are in decline due to pesticide use, habitat loss, pollution, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"This title will teach readers about green turtles and where they live. It will also let readers know that green sea turtles are endangered and that they face many threats, like illegal hunting, pollution, and warming seas"--Provided by publisher.

"This title will teach readers about bluefin tuna and where they live. It will also let readers know that bluefin tuna are endangered and that they face many threats, like overfishing"--Provided by publisher.

Describes various mammals in the Southern Hemisphere that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text.

"Weighing up to 1,300 pounds, the gentle manatee looks far more daunting than it truly is. How can we protect this peaceful 'sea cow,' which has been endangered by habitat loss and watercraft collisions? ... Readers will learn what manatees need to survive, how they contribute to their ecosystems, and what activities threaten their survival."--Publisher.

Examines a variety of topics surrounding the threats facing endangered species. Highlights historical challenges, mass extinctions, modern environmental and human impacts, and ways to protect endangered species around the world. Includes tables, graphs, a chronology, a glossary, and photographs.