wildlife conservation

Told in alternating voices, determined to make a difference and heal from their troubled pasts, teens Ana and Leandro fight to protect California wildlife and the endangered puma.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to monarch butterflies. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers learn about the threats that red pandas face. Special features map their range, show off their importance to their ecosystem, and highlight the threats they face"--Provided by publisher.

"An eye-opening and witty account of the global ecological transformations wrought by roads. Some forty million miles of roadways encircle the earth, but we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. [This book] delves into the new science of road ecology to explore how roads have transformed our world. Millions of animals are killed by cars each day in the United States alone, and roads fragment wildlife populations into inbred clusters, disrupt migration for creatures from antelope to salmon, allow invasive plants to spread and even bend the arc of evolution itself. But road ecologists are also seeking innovative solutions: [The author] meets with conservationists building bridges for mountain lions and tunnels for toads, engineers deconstructing logging roads, and citizens working to undo the havoc highways have wreaked upon cities. A sweeping, spirited and timely investigation into how humans have altered the natural world, [this book] also shows us how to create a better future for all living beings"--Provided by publisher.

"This nonfiction book introduces middle-grade readers to owls in North America. It discusses owl habitat, biology and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect owls everywhere. Includes photos throughout"--Provided by publisher.

"Spending the summer with his grandmother on South Carolina's Dewees Island, eleven-year-old Jake finds two friends who are also struggling with family issues and together they try to save a sea turtle nest from predators"--OCLC.

"Desert animals are built specifically for a harsh, arid environment. As global temperatures rise, however, Earth's deserts are changing, affecting desert animals' ability to survive. Readers will see examples of desert animals that are on the spectrum of threatened species, and an example of a animal species that tragically succumbed to extinction. The volume ends with a success story and information about how readers can help fight global warming. Manageable text is paired with charts, maps, and close-up photographs of desert animals to help readers get the most out of this important conservation topic"--Provided by publisher.

"The animals that call the Arctic home are animals who love the cold. They're made for it! As Earth's temperatures rise and global warming worsens, Arctic animals will have fewer places to call home. Inside this colorful and important volume, readers will see numerous threatened Arctic animals and learn why they are suffering. The book includes general information about what it means to be on the scale of threatened species, followed by specific examples. The text is paired with gorgeous photographs, charts, and maps to help create a well-rounded approach to this essential conservation topic. Readers also learn how they themselves, even in a small way, can help save Arctic animals"--Provided by publisher.

"Mountain gorillas are strong, peaceful primates who live in the mountains of Africa. Unfortunately, they've suffered greatly from habitat loss, the animal trade, hunting, and war in the small area in which they live. This book explores the challenges that mountain gorillas have faced, and how they were nearly extinct in the wild. Readers will learn about conservation efforts for mountain gorillas, especially the amazing work of conservationist Dian Fossey. Breathtaking photographs of wild mountain gorillas will captivate readers, while sidebars and graphic organizers allow readers to gain a deeper understanding of the fact-filled text. Readers will come to understand the mountain gorilla's amazing resurgence--and how they can help"--Provided by publisher.

"Earth's grasslands are home to a colorful menagerie of creatures--from the tiny armored pangolin to the enormous African elephant. In this science text, readers discover the range of threatened animal categories and how they apply to animals of the grasslands. Colorful photographs of grassland animals and environments are sure to grab readers' attention, and charts, maps and sidebars supplement the manageable text, making this a well-rounded approach to the topics of conservation and endangered animals. The text include a range of animals in danger and the problems they face. Also included is information about an extinct grasslands species, and a success story to show readers that even they can make a small difference"--Provided by publisher.