endangered species

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of kangaroos living, often against all odds, in Australia and New Guinea.

Recounts how a wolf pack struggles to survive in the frozen North and includes an author's note describing the dwindling wolf population in America and the threat of extinction.

An ABC book featuring illustrations of endangered and extinct animals from around the world.

Describes the river otter and its behavior, explains its status as an endangered species, and suggests what can be done to help save it.

A comprehensive illustrated survey of birds in their various habitats throughout the world, from the North American prairies to the Australian Outback. Endangered species are also discussed.

Includes basic facts about a number of endangered mammals and gives information on the threats they face and on efforts to save them from extinction.

Provides information about tigers and discusses fifty reasons to care about them including their biology, behaviors, and their place in ancient and present cultures. Discusses the threats that are posed to tigers by nature and man, the threat of encroaching towns and farmlands depriving them of space to roam, depicts the conservation efforts by the World Wildlife Fund to protect tigers, and proposes ideas for individuals to help in the conservation of tigers. Includes photos, a glossary, and an index.

Provides information about rhinoceroses and discusses fifty reasons to care about them including their biology, behaviors, and their place in ancient and present cultures. Discusses the threats that are posed to rhinos by nature and man, the near-extinction of them, depicts the creation of protected areas for rhinos, and proposes ideas for individuals to help in the conservation of polar bears. Includes photos, a glossary, and an index.

Provides information about polar bears and discusses fifty reasons to care about them including their biology, behaviors, and their place in ancient and present cultures. Discusses the threats that are posed to polar bears by nature and man, the threat of global warming, depicts the conservation efforts by scientists to save the bears, and proposes ideas for individuals to help in the conservation of polar bears. Includes photos, a glossary, and an index.

Provides information about marine turtles and discusses fifty reasons to care about them including their biology, behaviors, and their place in ancient and present cultures. Discusses the threats that are posed to marine turtles by nature and man, conserving their natural habitat, and proposes ideas to help in the conservation of marine turtles. Includes photos, a glossary, and an index.