endangered species

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endangered species

Giant pandas

2002
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of these endangered animals.

Leatherback sea turtle

2001
Describes leatherback sea turtles' habitat, what they eat, and how they live. Discusses reasons for their endangered status as well as what is being done to preserve the species.

Tigers

2001
Describes tigers, where they live, and their different types. Discusses tigers' endangered status and what is being done to help preserve their species.

Elephants

2001
Describes the two remaining species of elephants, the African and the Asiatic, and how these animals are struggling against both man and nature for their survival.

Pandas

2001
Describes pandas, how people threaten them, and the steps that China is taking to protect them.

Eagles

1996
Discusses various types of eagles and what is being done to save them from extinction.

Wolves

1996
Discusses the habits and characteristics of wolves, once feared as vicious killers, but now understood to be gentle and peaceful wild animals, themselves in need of protection from hunters and encroaching civilization.

Can we share the world with tigers?

2012
Bengal tigers are an endangered species due to many human-caused factors, such as poaching, habitat destruction, and global warming. This book explores these difficult topics in a child-friendly manner.

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operation tortoise
2007
While vacationing in the Seychelles, Tim discovers a well-guarded private island where he learns of a devious plot that threatens the endangered local giant tortoise.

Tracks of a panda

2007
A mother panda teaches her cub how to survive in their mountain habitat but as the sound of villagers clearing the forest approaches, she knows they must look for a new home.

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