Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the California condor, its decline in numbers due to human population growth and activities, and the efforts being made to maintain its population.
Presents an introduction to condors, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.
Provides an introduction to the condor, discusses the reasons why the condor population has declined to dangerous levels, and examines programs designed to save condors from extinction.
While on her first hiking and camping trip, thirteen-year-old Sammy tries to solve a mystery involving endangered condors while avoiding scorpions, ticks, and embarrassment.
While she studies condors in the Grand Canyon a scientist's life is threatened, and the strange, hostile, teenage computer whiz in her family's foster care might be involved.
Discusses the history, characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the California condor, including population decline, conservation efforts, and recovery.
Tells the story of biologists' efforts to save the last California condors from extinction by breeding them in captivity and returning them to the wild.