endangered species

Provides an introduction to various animal species that are threatened with extinction, including polar bears, sea turtles, river dolphins, jaguars, gibbons, and others; and discusses ways to help them survive.

At first, a young boy is the only person who hears the sorrowful song of an endangered right whale as she swims to deeper water, but as others gather to listen the whale's song becomes hopeful and she returns with a baby.

"Learn how green sea turtles live, why they are endangered, and what's being done to help"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that penguins are the fastest-swimming birds on the planet? How about that their tuxedo-like coloring actually helps them keep their bodies at just the right temperature? Or that the biggest penguins of all, Emperor penguins, can dive deep into the water, holding their breath for almost half an hour? Perfect for all animal lovers--and penguin fans in particular--this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a penguin expert! Where are penguins found? What's it like to be a penguin? Why are penguins endangered, and who has been working hard to save them? Read this book and find out how you can help save the penguins! Complete with black-and-white photographs, a list of fun penguin facts, and things that kids can do right this very moment to help save penguins from extinction, this book, with an introduction by animal advocate Chelsea Clinton, is a must for every family, school, and community library." --.

Examines the lives and habitat of black-footed ferrets and the efforts of conservationists to protect this endangered species.

Discusses endangered animals throughout the world, including coral reef, bees, bats, marine turtles, wolves, sharks, and frogs and what can be done to help save them.

An introduction to biodiversity that focuses on conservation efforts to protect endangered species, and explains the difference between preservation and conservation, how to measure species loss, the impact human populations and urban development have on biodiversity, and related topics.

Explores endangered species and ecosystems, discusses various types of threats to animals and the environment, and examines ways they can be protected.

Discusses through short essays and poems, ten endangered species that live in grasslands or deserts, including scientific information about each, reasons for its endangered status, and descriptions of efforts to protect it.

Discusses the importance of helping endangered animals, including pandas in China, elephants in Chad, and right whales, and covers the importance of sea ice to polar bears and other topics regarding recovery and conservation.