Povey, Karen D.

Examines the shrinking numbers of penguins due to the pollution of ocean waters and dangers from humans.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of centipedes.

Presents a study of falcons around the world, and examines their habitat, how they catch their prey and care for their young, and ways to protect them.

Explores the dangers to the environment caused by the extensive dumping of garbage and the benefits of recycling.

Reviews the history of energy use, looks at the development of solar, wind, hydro-, geothermal, and other power alternatives, and discusses the need to create a sustainable energy future. Includes discussion questions, contact information for organizations, and a list of resources.

Examines the various ecosystems found within a swamp, how the plants and animals interact with one another, where swamps can be found around the world, and efforts to protect them.

Presents an introduction to chimpanzees; looks at some of the reasons why they have become endangered, discussing habitat alteration and loss, and hunting and the bushmeat crisis; and examines efforts at chimpanzee conservation and the future of the animal. Includes a list of organizations and other references.

Discusses the various subspecies of leopard, reasons for their endangered status, their conflicts with human beings, and efforts to conserve the leopard.

Examines the history of animal rights and discusses animal farming and experimentation, animals in sport and entertainment, activist, and other related topics.

Discusses the effect that automobiles have had on the environment, and describes how hybrid cars can provide solutions to some of those problems.