nature conservation

A book about loggerhead sea turtles, and a girl's attempts to help save their babies from man-made light.

Boy genius and inventor Frank Einstein and his robot pals Klink (intelligent) and Klank (sort-of intelligent) study the science of ecology and conservation as they try to stop classmate and archrival T. Edison and his loggers from destroying the Midville Forest Preserve.

"People and animals have shared the planet for thousands of years, but unfortunately, human behavior can seriously threaten species survival. This title examines this important concept, giving readers a close-up look at the animal species that are currently classified as endangered." Readers will learn about animals habitats and behavior how those things are affected by human activity."--Amazon.com.

Uses ten case studies to demonstrate how policy sciences can address and resolve the human issues underlying natural resource problems.

The Lorax is a lovable creature who speaks for the trees, trying to stop the profit-greedy Once-ler from destroying the forest.

Traces the birth of the national park idea in the mid-1800s and follows its evolution for nearly 150 years. Using archival photographs, first-person accounts of historical characters, personal memories and analysis from more than 40 interviews, and what Burns believes is the most stunning cinematography in Florentine Films' history, the series chronicles the steady addition of new parks through the stories of the people who helped create them and save them from destruction.

"A book about loggerhead sea turtles, and a girl's attempts to help save their babies from man-made light."--.

Examines quantitative models and methods in ecology, behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation; explores the core concepts shared by these related fields using tools and practical skills such as experimental design, generating phylogenies, basic statistical inference, and persuasive grant writing.

Presents maps of all the continents of the world and highlights the areas on each continent where a conservation of resources takes place.