conservation of natural resources

Sniffles the rabbit is angry when people carelessly destroy his beautiful forest home.

Running Deer and his fellow tribesmen take special care of their land until they lose it to invading white settlers, who wear it out and leave it to recover on its own.

Presents the advantages and drawbacks of various actions being taken by people and governments to save and protect the earth's resources, wilderness areas, plants, animals, and tribal peoples.

Describes and explains major environmental issues of the world today including soil erosion, deforestation, mechanised agriculture, oil pollution of the oceans, acid rain, overfishing, and nuclear power.

Finn doesn't want to move, but he doesn't want to stay with Aunt Agatha, either. While exploring in the Australian woods Finn meets a ghost and his dog, and together they try to protect the wilderness.

A humorous biography of the twenty-sixth president, emphasizing his love of animals and wildlife and his activities as a conservationist.

Presents an argument in favor of including enhanced protection and management of biological resources and habitats as an important part of efforts to alleviate the effects of climate change.

Contains descriptions of over 1,200 animals and plants in North America that have been identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as endangered or threatened; covering physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, distribution, threats, and conservation efforts. Arranged taxonomically, with references, appendices, and indexes.