endangered species

Many species of cuckoo lay their eggs in the nests of other birds. After the young cuckoo hatches, it may eject the other babies from the nest so it can thrive. Readers learn these and other amazing facts about the life cycle of the cuckoo through engaging and information text.

Ranks and describes ten of the world's most endangered animals, including the Asian elephant, Siberian tiger, mountain gorilla, and river dolphin.

Describes how wildlife is threatened by loss of habitat and pollution and how this situation can be corrected.

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.

Introduces children to the lives and challenges of endangered species from the perspective of an eleven-year-old author.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of jaguars.

Provides color photographs and information about some of the animals and plants that are or were threatened with extinction, but which are now being protected due to the Endangered Species Act.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and dangers faced by the large, rare cats that live in Siberia and Manchuria.

Discusses many kinds of apes and how they live, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons, and explains how they are in danger of becoming extinct.

Describes different kinds of dolphins, including the bottlenose dolphin, Commerson's dolphin, and Chinese river dolphin, and discusses how they live and what can be done to save them from extinction.