endangered species

Examines the life of gorillas, describing their physical features, social behavior, life cycle, and habitat, as well as presenting facts and folklore surrounding these creatures.

"A vibrant history of the modern conservation movement-told through the lives and ideas of the people who built it . . . traces the movement's history: from early battles to save charismatic species such as the American bison and bald eagle to today's global effort to defend life on a larger scale . . . describes the vital role of scientists and activists such as Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson as well as lesser-known figures in conservation history . . . reveals the origins of vital organizations like the Audubon Society and the World Wildlife Fund . . . explores current efforts to protect species such as the whooping crane and the black rhinoceros; and . . . confronts the darker side of conservation, long shadowed by racism and colonialism"--Provided by publisher.

The author chronicles his journeys around the world in search of cranes, tracking the fifteen different species in Siberia, Mongolia, India, Bhutan, China, Japan, Korea, Australia, Africa, Europe, and the United States, discussing the birds' struggles to survive, as well as human attempts to help them.

An overview of the leatherback turtle, describing its physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, habitat, diet, threats, and survival status, as well as folklore about the species.

Describes the life cycle and physical characteristics of the tiger, and discusses what is being done to prevent this animal from becoming extinct.

"Learn all about black-footed ferrets, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher description.

Describes animal extinction, endangerment, and conservation, discussing the mammoth, the Siberian tiger, the bison, poaching, and human encroachment on animal habitats.

Warriors in Kenya are saving elephants. A teenager in Pennsylvania is donating oxygen masks for pets to fire departments. The World Wildlife Fund is working in more than 100 countries to protect species from extinction. This book features 12 stories about making a difference for animals around the world. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing photos and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. A Ways You Can Help page offers suggestions anyone can try.

"Follow a giant panda and her cub . . . [and] learn how [they] are being protected and raised in a Chinese panda reserve, which seeks to help this vulnerable species survive. In fact, ChiDa, thepanda cub, is being prepared to be released into the wild--once she is old enough and has learned important life skills from her mom"--Publisher.