endangered species

"Information about some of the more important and interesting endangered animals of North America, including the animal's common name, scientific name, and conservation status; also includes a map showing the range of each animal featured; and a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--.

Explains what it means to be endangered, identifies the differences between endangered and extinct animals, and encourages readers to get involved and help save endangered animals.

"Tuk, a bighorn sheep of the Canadian Rockies, leads his herd beyond the snares of man and the wiles of predators to the freedom of the Blue Mountain"--Provided by publisher.

Discover the science, myths, and folklore of the orangutan. From physical features and classification to habitat, diet, and communication, Orangutans provides an in-depth and informative overview of this endangered animal. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

Discover the science, myths, and folklore of the grizzly bear. From physical features and classification to habitat, diet, and communication, Grizzly Bears provides an in-depth and informative overview of this endangered animal. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

Discover the science, myths, and folklore of the bottlenose dolphin. From physical features and classification to habitat, diet, and communication, Bottlenose Dolphins provides an in-depth and informative overview of this endangered animal.

Discover the science, myths, and folklore of the bald eagle. From physical features and classification to habitat, diet, and communication, Bald Eagles provides an in-depth and informative overview of this endangered animal.

Facts about rhinoceroses, illustrated with color photographs and written for beginning readers. Includes an appendix of more advanced rhinoceros facts to facilitate discussion, as well as an index of sight words for lesson planning.

The author travels to India, China, Cambodia, Peru, Italy, France, Canada, and Colorado, homes of the eight remaining species of bear, and explores their relationship with humans and the disappearance of their habitat.

Nancy Lord explores the challenges of protecting whales and their habitat while respecting the centuries-old tradition of Native subsistence hunting in Alaska.