rare animals

Includes basic facts about a number of endangered mammals and gives information on the threats they face and on efforts to save them from extinction.

Explores unique species of animals that are facing extinction in places from the forests of Haiti to the Gobi Desert. Discusses what people are doing to help animals such as the Wild Bactrian Camel survive.

Describes briefly the five great extinction periods which have destroyed up to ninety-five percent of all living species, and then moves on to the sixth period of extinction which is now occurring due to human abuse of the environment. Offers guidelines with safe recommendations to increase survival of all remaining species. Also contains more than 400 colorful photographs of severely endangered plants and animals.

Presents an introduction to the topic of extinction, discussing twelve groups of rare animals, looking at the human activities that have led to their decline, and offering advice on what individuals can do to help save endangered species. Includes photographs.

Discusses the endangerment and extinction of different species of wildlife and conservation efforts now underway.

Presents differing views on four issues related to endangered species, such as should endangered species be saved and does hunting threaten certain species. Includes critical thinking activities.

Colorful photographs, illustration, and text describe various endangered species, including the Vancouver Island marmot, orangutan, Houston toad, and babirusa.

At bedtime a young boy takes a trip on his toy train and rescues several endangered animals.

Discusses how modern whale hunting methods have caused many species of whales to become endangered and what can be done to help protect the whales.