endangered species

This book shares the survival stories of endangered species that have made a comeback. Learn about the human and natural factors that drove each species to the edge of extinction, and find out what helped them survive and thrive. --.

Provides alphabetically arranged entries that describe 240 extinct, endangered, vulnerable, and threatened animals and plants, each with information on physical characteristics and behaviors, habitat and distribution, history, and preservation efforts.

This book teaches young readers about the snow leopard's behaviors, habitat, diet, and family life.

"Describes endangered insects of the world by assigning a species or insects-related term to each letter of the alphabet"--.

Facts about giraffes, illustrated with color photographs and written for beginning readers. Includes an appendix of more advanced giraffe facts to facilitate discussion, as well as an index of sight words for lesson planning.

Through captivating, age-appropriate text, readers learn many interesting facts about animals of the rain forest and the environment they call home.

Readers learn about the various animal species that live in the forest. They discover what these animals eat, how they survive in the wild, and where they build their homes.

Facts about desert animals are presented through age-appropriate text, which covers common science curriculum topics such as animal adaptations and biomes.

Discusses how modern whale hunting methods have caused many species of whales to become endangered and what can be done to help protect the whales.