endangered species

Profiles some endangered animals from around the world, presents facts about each one, and explains why they are endangered.

Describes the habits, characteristics, and habitat of endangered animals like the humpback whale, proboscis monkey, and thick-billed parrot.

Introduces readers to endangered animals in Africa.

Discusses what manatees are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to manatees.

Discusses what gorillas are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to gorillas.

Examines the penguins of the Gal?pagos Islands and describes why they are at risk and attempts to protect them along with a number of Web sites about the islands and other animals that live there.

Provides information on endangered animals and examines ways that scientists can save them from extinction.

Describes various fish that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text.

When a young lizard is separated from his mother he learns about the endangered animals and the rain forest where they all live.

Having just moved to the Florida Keys, Kenzie Ryan becomes involved with Angelo, a local boy, and a mystery of who is harming the deer population. Includes information on the Florida Key Deer refuge and Florida Key deer.