wildlife conservation

"Wildlife crossings help keep animals safe from the roads that cross their natural habitats. Read this book to discover how engineers create these structures that protect animals"--From the publisher's web site.

Discusses the work and challenges that face the "Tolga Bat Hospital" in a remote part of Queensland, Australia.

Presents facts about endangered animals, providing information on how humanity's impact on the environment affects wildlife.

"There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that's what April's father tells her when his scientific research takes them to a faraway Arctic outpost for six months. But one night, April catches a glimpse of something distinctly bear shaped loping across the horizon. A polar bear who shouldn't be there--who is hungry, lonely, and a long way from home. As their unlikely bond grows, April is determined to save her new friend--and so begins the biggest and most important journey of her life"--Jacket flap.

Although hunting and conservation may appear to be at odds, the truth is that many great conservation efforts have been propelled by hunters. For example, the U.S. National Park System was created in large part to the efforts of hunters. So how does hunting benefit conservation today? Critics argue that hunting encourages poaching, animal cruelty, and can lead to extinction. Proponents counter that hunting encourages sustainability and controls animal populations, and that hunting for sustenance is more ethical than buying commercial meat. The diverging perspectives that comprise this volume provide readers with a comprehensive view of the controversies surrounding this topic.

"A non-fiction exploration of animal crossings built by animal lovers around the world to help animals cross over, under, around, and through human construction"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the notion of animal dignity and rights and what it is like to work as a wild animal rehabilitator, where humans will rescue injured or sick wild animals and nurse them back to health, then release them into the wild again.

"Spend a day in the life of a bird keeper and learn how they are hatching new plans to help endangered birds. Students will learn how an egg hatches, the incubation period, and about bird species such as the Kiwi, the emperor penguin, and the Guam rail"--Publisher.

Provides information about various turtles and ways to support their survival.

Looks at twenty endangered species and efforts made to protect them.