wildlife conservation

For millions of years, green sea turtles migrated long distances through the world's oceans. This gentle giant has played an important role in keeping oceans healthy. Unfortunately, green sea turtle populations were severely harmed by human actions in recent centuries. This book explores the history of the green sea turtle as it became endangered, as well as how conservation efforts allowed the turtle's population to rise once again. Amazing photographs of green sea turtles are paired with engaging text and graphic organizers to allow readers to understand the importance of green sea turtle conservation. This book will inspire its readers to do their part to conserve endangered species-including the green sea turtle.

American bison used to roam the Great Plains by the millions. However, white settlers killed most of the bison and stole their habitats as they moved west. This book tells the story of a mighty mammal on the brink of extinction. Readers will learn how bison populations dropped, and how conservation efforts allowed populations to rise once again. This book combines a zoological and historical lens so readers can connect deeply to the story of the American bison. Photographs and historical images bring readers face to face with the largest land animal in North America, while graphic organizers allow readers to visualize important facts. Readers will come away with a strong understanding of bison conservation-both in the past and today.

Gray wolves are a keystone species. Without them, many other animals and plants would be in danger of dying out. Readers of this fascinating book will learn exactly why these fierce hunters are such an important part of ecosystems. Eye-catching photographs bring readers face-to-face with these great predators and hold the attention of even the most reluctant readers. Meanwhile, informative and engaging text helps reinforce essential lessons from the elementary science curriculum. Young wolf enthusiasts will appreciate this captivating volume as much as they appreciate the creatures it is about.

To some people, bees might seem like pests, especially when they're using their stingers or buzzing around a picnic. However, they're incredibly important parts of nature. Without bees, much of the food supply for humans and animals could dwindle. With the help of this informative volume, young readers learn all about the importance of these interesting insects. Age-appropriate text helps reinforce key concepts from the elementary-science curriculum, such as what pollination is and how it works. Readers also learn about the dangers bees face and how they can help.

"In 1995-96 twenty-three grey wolves were released in Yellowstone National Park where, due to over-hunting, there had been no wolves at all for almost seventy years. This reintroduction project was an overwhelming success. Over twenty years later we can still see the changes the grey wolves brought to Yellowstone National Park. Now that the elk graze higher ground, seedlings are growing tall, rivers are getting deeper as beavers return, and a lively pond ecosystem is developing. This true story offers an important lesson about the difference one creature can make in creating a healthy, thriving world"--Amazon.com.

"Beatrix discovers a wild bumblebee nest on her way home from school and finds herself drawn to their busy world. When her bees mysteriously disappear, Bea hatches a plan to bring them back. Can Bea inspire her school and community to save the bees? Bees provide us with valuable resources, and some types of bees are in danger of disappearing forever. But ordinary people (and kids!) can help save them. Filled with fascinating facts about bumblebees and ideas to help preserve their environment . . . encourages kids to help protect bees and other pollinators"--OCLC.

Bella, twelve, and Marcus, thirteen, join Fabien Cousteau's research team off the coasts of South Africa and Australia as they try to find and tag an extraordinarily large great white shark. Inserts include facts about sharks and other marine animals, equipment used by researchers studying sharks, and more.

The story of the rise of a Yellowstone wolf, and what her life and death and death tell us about the struggle for the American West--Provided by publisher.

"[The author] takes readers on a meditative journey into the psyche of a hunter--from addressing the paradox of hunting as conservationism to exploring the egos of hunters to detailing the hunt itself"--Provided by publisher.

"The story of California condors and the scientists who have fought against their extinction"--OCLC.