endangered species

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endangered species

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The Extraordinary, Enigmatic Cheetah
1998
Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of the cheetah, as well as efforts to ensure the continued existence of this fastest land mammal.

I wonder why the dinosaurs died out and other questions about extinct and endangered animals

2013
Answers questions about extinct animals and animals in danger of becoming extinct, with a focus on reasons for endangerment.

Saving endangered plants and animals

2009
A discussion of the reasons that plants and animals become extinct and what scientists are doing to prevent it.

Bears

2009
Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered bear species, and explains what people can do to protect the animals from becoming extinct.

Whales

2009
Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered whale species, and explains what people can do to protect the animals from becoming extinct.

Tigers

2009
Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered tiger species, and explains what people can do to protect the animals from becoming extinct.

Sharks

2009
Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered shark species, and explains what people can do to protect the animals from becoming extinct.

The green turtle

2003
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and development from egg to adult of the green turtle, a reptile that is endangered.

Endangered sea turtles

2004
Discusses what it means when an animal is classified as endangered, focusing on sea turtles, explaining what they are, describing eight species of sea turtles, and looking at habitats, life cycles, food, threats, and what can be done to help.

Endangered rhinoceros

2004
Discusses what it means when an animal is classified as endangered, focusing on the rhinoceros, explaining what they are, describing five species of rhinos, and looking at habitats, life cycles, food, threats, and what can be done to help.

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