rare animals

Presents a colorful story for children about the Earth's air, rain forests, rivers, beaches, oceans, and more, and describes the dangers that threaten these environments.

Introduces children to the lives and challenges of endangered species from the perspective of an eleven-year-old author.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and dangers faced by the large, rare cats that live in Siberia and Manchuria.

A survey of the various species endangered by humans with a discussion of what is being done to preserve these animals from extinction.

Examines the history of tiger attacks on humans, discussing loss of habitat, long-term captivity, the endangered status of tigers, and plans for their protection.

Discusses the history of lion attacks on humans and the reasons for the attacks, including species endangerment, loss of habitat, and dangers of captivity.

Explains what species are, how they become extinct, and the effect of extinction on the ecology, and surveys endangered species of plants and animals and possible solutions.

Discusses how whales have become endangered and the activities of conservation groups.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural environment of the black-footed ferret, with an emphasis on its endangered status and the efforts of scientists to save it and discusses ferrets in captivity.