endangered species

Explains what species are, how they become extinct, and the effect of extinction on the ecology, and surveys endangered species of plants and animals and possible solutions.

Looks at several endangered North American species such as bowhead whales, Florida panthers, long-nosed bats, and Caribbean manatees, focusing on recent conservation efforts.

Discusses the many problems that animals around the world face and what people are doing to help. A wall poster and a 24-page booklet of games and puzzles are included.

Predicting the imminent extinction of the world's great apes, a leading primatologist explains the loss of evolutionary knowledge that would result from losing the world's animal species that most closely resemble humans.

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether mass species extinction is imminent, whether plant and animal species can adapt to climate change, and whether the Endangered Species Act is effective.

Collects fifteen articles that present diametrically-opposed arguments pertaining to the plight of endangered species, covering topics such as the importance of protecting wildlife, the loss of the world's rainforests, the impact of the military's use of sonar on deep-diving whales, and the ramifications of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

The renowned scientist collects stories of endangered species that have beaten the odds, including the American crocodile, the California condor, and the black-footed ferret, interweaving her own experiences in the field with tales of the accomplishments of premier scientists.

Follows the effort to save the sea turtle from extinction at the hands of the deadly disease fibropapillomatosis, or FP; and examines the history of humankind's relationship with the sea and sea life.