endangered species

Discusses what it means when an animal is classified on the endangered list, focusing on tigers, describing the five different species, and including information on their habitats, life cycle, food, and what can be done to help them survive in the wild.

Traces the life cycle of the sea turtle, showing how the mother lays her eggs on the beach, following the long trek for the hatchlings from the beach to the sea, and watching as they grow to adulthood and begin the process again. Includes information about the need to protect the sea turtle and its environment.

Discusses the importance of helping endangered animals, including pandas in China, elephants in Chad, and right whales, and covers the importance of sea ice to polar bears and other topics regarding recovery and conservation.

When a young lizard is separated from his mother he learns about the endangered animals and the rain forest where they all live.

"Thousands of animal species all around the world go extinct or are at risk of dying out every year. This...book offers insight on what can be done to help combat some of the dangers that these animals face. Easy-to-digest sections focus on specific animals that are at risk, from tigers to turtles, and explain what hazards they face and what is being done to try to protect them. Colorful photographs and high-interest content will attract and captivate even the most reluctant readers"--Amazon.com.

Introduces and explains facts about rhinoceroses.

Leslie, a young girl who plans to be a dragon hunter one day, becomes pen pals with a Komodo dragon named Komo. Through their letters, Leslie learns all about Komodo dragons, and the dangers that face the world's largest lizard. As Leslie and Komo's friendship grows, will she change the way she thinks about dragons? Includes a section with facts about Komodo dragon's habitats, diet and lifespans.

In the late 1960s, the author was instrumental in starting the restoration of the bald eagles in the United States. He studied these birds for thirty-seven years. The restoration program was a success-- far exceeding the hopes of many. By writing this book, the author hopes to encourage the protection and conservation of the American bald eagle. The book also includes information on what harmed the bald eagle, nearly causing its extinction.--Publisher.

"Weighing up to 1,300 pounds, the gentle manatee looks far more daunting than it truly is. How can we protect this peaceful 'sea cow,' which has been endangered by habitat loss and watercraft collisions? ... Readers will learn what manatees need to survive, how they contribute to their ecosystems, and what activities threaten their survival."--Publisher.