endangered species

Earth's rivers are a home to many creatures that are at risk of dying out--river dolphins, giant otters, birds, fish, and more. These river animals are threatened by global warming and the actions of people. In this important conservation title, readers will learn about river animals on the spectrum of threatened species and see vibrant photos of those animals in the wild. Also included is the story of an extinct river animal, as well as a success story and advice for young readers on how they can help protect animals for extinction. Colorful maps, charts, and sidebars help make this book a well-rounded learning experience.

"Marc Schlossman's revealing photographs of endangered and extinct specimens from the Field Museum, Chicago, are accompanied by compelling and informative commentaries exploring the factors that threaten these species or caused their extinction"--Back cover.

Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals.

*Explores why humans are endangering tigers and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.

*Explores why humans are endangering Asian elephants and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.

100 Endangered Species is a little book with a big ambition: to highlight 100 endangered species from around the world and the work being done to bring them back from the brink of extinction"--Perseus Publishing.

*Explores why humans are endangering snow leopards and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.

*Explores why humans are endangering orangutans and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.

*Explores why humans are endangering gorillas and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces readers to whales that are classified as endangered today. It examines why they may have become endangered as well as conservation efforts being made to help them.