Curtis, Jennifer Keats

The story of Maggie, an elephant, and her relocation to a sanctuary after her companion died so she could be part of a new herd. Explains how elephants are social animals and how zoos help to get the best care for the animals even if it isn't in their zoo.

"Join the Lizard Lady as she cuts her way through thick Caribbean forests searching for critically endangered St. Croix ground lizards. Hunted to extinction on the island of St. Croix by invasive species brought by colonizing farmers, these lizards are now only found on surrounding islands in the US Virgin Islands. Readers learn that a day in a life of a woman scientist can be anything but boring. Co-author Nicole F. Angeli is the Lizard Lady--can she help save these animals?"--.

As a huge wildfire roared along the Funny River in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, firefighters rushed to the rescue. When they found five three-week-old wolf pups in need, they raced into action to save the whole litter. With no wolf parents to help, zookeepers and vets at the Alaska Zoo made sure the babies grew into a healthy, happy pack. Follow this true story as the pups travel from their charred forest to the Alaska Zoo, where they grow big and strong before finally moving to their forever home at the Minnesota Zoo.

Presents a photographic journal about animal rescue staff and volunteers who treat wounded raptors and either return them to their natural habitat or find homes for those not able to survive in the wild.

The story of Maggie, an elephant, and her relocation to a sanctuary after her companion died so she could be part of a new herd. Explains how elephants are social animals and how zoos help to get the best care for the animals even if it isn't in their zoo.

"Where else could you stay dry while visiting aquatic animals from around the world? Only in an aquarium can you visit and learn about all these different local and exotic animals. Aquarium staff care for and teach about these animals, as well as work to conserve and protect threatened and endangered species. Follow this behind-the-scenes photographic journal as it leads you into the wondrous world of aquariums and the animal helpers who work there"--Provided by publisher.

"Follow the photographic journey of orphaned polar bear Kali as he is rescued and whisked away to the Inupiat village of Kali. Villagers care for him until a plane flies him to the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage"--Provided by publisher.

Offers a behind the scenes look at animal sanctuaries and the care the animals receive there.

"Follow the photographic journey of orphaned polar bear Kali as he is rescued and whisked away to the Inupiat village of Kali. Villagers care for him until a plane flies him to the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage"--Provided by publisher.

Maggie finds diamondback terrapin turtle eggs in her sandbox and raises them until they are old enough to be released back into the wild. Includes turtle facts and activities.