rare animals

Looks at some unusual animals from around the world and how they got their curious names.

Describes various endangered species, including the Vancouver Island marmot, orangutan, Houston toad, and babirusa.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the orangutan, including information on why the species is threatened and what is being done to save it.

Explores the plight of twenty-two endangered mammals, birds, and reptiles from all over the world, including the humpack whale, California condor, and okapi.

Introduces young students to more than 400 species threatened with extinction, the critical issue of conservation efforts and protective measures being taken for each animal.

Introduces young students to more than 400 species threatened with extinction, the critical issue of conservation efforts and protective measures being taken for each animal.

Presents an A to Z alphabet book on endangered animals, habitat destruction, extinction, and protective measures on species such as the American crocodile, black rhinoceros, cheetahs, giant pandas, and the Siberia tiger, one of the world's most endangered of the big cats.

A collection of essays and activities, illustrations and discussion questions designed to teach students in kindergarten through eighth grade about the process of extinction and the role people play in the destruction and preservation of natural habitats.

The author tells of her visit to the Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge to study monk seals.

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of Sumatran tigers and their current status as an endangered species.