nature conservation

This is a picture book biography of Ken Nedimyer, who started the Coral Restoration Foundation, an international group dedicated to resuscitating the world's coral reefs.

A book about loggerhead sea turtles, and a girl's attempts to help save their babies from man-made light.

Boy genius and inventor Frank Einstein and his robot pals Klink (intelligent) and Klank (sort-of intelligent) study the science of ecology and conservation as they try to stop classmate and archrival T. Edison and his loggers from destroying the Midville Forest Preserve.

"People and animals have shared the planet for thousands of years, but unfortunately, human behavior can seriously threaten species survival. This title examines this important concept, giving readers a close-up look at the animal species that are currently classified as endangered." Readers will learn about animals habitats and behavior how those things are affected by human activity."--Amazon.com.

Uses ten case studies to demonstrate how policy sciences can address and resolve the human issues underlying natural resource problems.

Examines quantitative models and methods in ecology, behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation; explores the core concepts shared by these related fields using tools and practical skills such as experimental design, generating phylogenies, basic statistical inference, and persuasive grant writing.

Presents maps of all the continents of the world and highlights the areas on each continent where a conservation of resources takes place.

"When his best friend Doug discovers his top-secret hideout, Harry enlists his friends' help to save it from being developed into an apartment building"--Provided by publisher.

The lorax is a lovable creature who speaks for the trees, trying to stop the profit-greedy Once-ler from destroying the forest.

Offers a range of historical documents on important figures and topics in the American West; examines an array of primary source documents with critical analysis, and includes the document's historical context, and a description of the author's life and the circumstances in which the document was written.