endangered species

Presents different points of view on the issue of endangered species, discussing such topics as prioritizing the protection of species and determining U.S. policy on endangered species in other countries.

After spending two years at a prison school, thirteen-year-old Sloe sets off on a trek across frozen wastelands, tending to the secret "seeds" of wild animals her mother left in her care, trying to reach a new life for all of them.

Clio summons her old friend, the Good Magician Humfrey to help her with a problem, but first she must rescue Xanth's dragons from possible extinction leading her on a dangerous mission.

Provides descriptions and photographs of over 160 species of animals listed as threatened or endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as of July 1997, including some that are believed to be extinct, as well as several considered at risk by The World Conservation Union; arranged alphabetically by scientific name within family groups.

An encyclopedia of endangered species organized by geographical region. Within each region, entires are subdivided into classes, orders, amd families. Text is accompanied by colorful photographic illustrations.

Text and color photos describe the physical characteristics, behaviors, and life cycles of wolves; also included are wolf "funfacts" and a list of related Internet sites.

Photographs and text explains why zebras are in danger of extinction and what people are doing to help them.

Explains what it means when an animal is classified as endangered, provides an introduction to penguins, looks at their habitats, bodies, life cycles, and behaviors, and discusses the reasons why they have become endangered and what is being done to save them.

An introduction to monkeys describing their physical characteristics and behaviors, life cycles, and efforts to save them from extinction.

Explains what it means when an animal is classified as endangered, provides an introduction to bears, looks at their habitats, life cycles, bodies, and behaviors, and discusses the reasons why they have become endangered and what is being done to save them.