Back from the brink shares the amazing survival stories of endangered species that have made a comeback. Learn about the human and natural factors that drove each species to the edge of extinction, and find out what helped them survive and thrive.
An introduction to various animal species that are threatened with extinction, including polar bears, sea turtles, river dolphins, jaguars, gibbons, and others; and discusses ways to help them survive.
Chronicles the search for one of the rarest animals in the world, the long-horned Saora--a large, extremely endangered land mammal which us clinging to survival in a remote mountain range of Southeast Asia.
"... 10-year-old girl named Doyli who lives on an isolated island in the rainforest region of Peru. She rescues orphaned wild monkeys, and then cares for them until they are old enough to be released back into the wild"--Back cover.
A young girl helps her father, the captain of a whale boat, on a whale-watching trip and relates how her ancestors hunted whales in the same waters. Includes information on the history of whaling, whale-watching, and the conservation movement to ensure the safety of whales.
Introduces facts about poison dart frogs, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and threats to these rainforest creatures. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of this informational text.
