Martin, Louise

Describes the five remaining species of rhinoceros, poaching activities which are steadily killing off the animals, and efforts to save the rhinoceros.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the Australian spider which gets its name from the shape of its web and is one of the most poisonous spiders in the world.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of two kinds of fishing spiders, the North American Dolomedes triton and the European.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the large, hairy spiders that build hinged trapdoors at the entrance to their burrows.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of some of the world's largest spiders, which often build their nests in trees and feed on birds and small animals.

Discusses the giant panda, why it is an endangered species, and efforts by the World Wildlife Fund and other people to save the giant panda.

Explains why many of the world's seals are in danger of extinction and how the World Wildlife Fund is trying to save four species of seals.

Describes the two remaining species of elephants, the African and the Asiatic, and how these animals are struggling against both man and nature for their survival.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the large hairy spiders whose bite is not as deadly as was once believed.

Describes the twelve species of whales, threats to their existence, and efforts of the World Wildlife Fund to save whales from extinction.