Examines the plight of endagered species around the world, including the Malayan tiger, white rhino, and American bison, and explains what can be done to help these vanishing animals.

Discusses through short essays and poems, ten endangered species that live in grasslands or deserts, including scientific information about each, reasons for its endangered status, and descriptions of efforts to protect it.

Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals in this easy-reader version of the 2003 tale. Includes note to parents and teachers, as well as activities.

New York Times bestselling author Douglas Adams and zoologist Mark Carwardine take off around the world in search of exotic, endangered creatures.
Join them as they encounter the animal kingdom in its stunning beauty, astonishing variety, and imminent peril: the giant Komodo dragon of Indonesia, the helpless but loveable Kakapo of New Zealand, the blind river dolphins of China, the white rhinos of Zaire, the rare birds of Mauritius...

Bison are the largest land mammals in North America, often weighing over 1 ton. Readers discover this and other amazing facts about bison as they also see full-color photographs of these massive mammals. Science concepts, such as life cycles and natural habitats, are presented in an engaging way, through accessible text, graphic organizers, and fun fact boxes. Bison once roamed the Great Plains by the millions, but now there are only a small number...

Inside this Instaread of The Sixth Extinction: Overview of the book; Important People; Key Takeaways; Analysis of Key Takeaways.

A gripping account of the environmental crusade to save the world's most endangered species and landscapes-the last best hope for preserving our natural home. Scientists worldwide are warning of the looming extinction of thousands of species, from tigers and polar bears to rare flowers, birds, and insects. If the destruction continues, a third of all plants and animals could disappear by 2050-and with them earth's life-support ecosystems that provide...

For over a century, wolves were persecuted in the United States and nearly became extinct. Gradually reintroduced, they are thriving again in the West, much to the benefit of the ecosystem.

Earth's rivers are a home to many creatures that are at risk of dying out-river dolphins, giant otters, birds, fish, and more. These river animals are threatened by global warming and the actions of people. In this important conservation title, readers will learn about river animals on the spectrum of threatened species and see vibrant photos of those animals in the wild. Also included is the story of an extinct river animal, as well as a success...

The many reasons animals are endangered have so much to do with people: poaching, overfishing, collecting, pet trade, traditional medicine, and more. But, the number one reason the animals featured in this book are in danger of dying out is habitat loss. Readers learn what people are doing to cause this as well as how captive breeding program and protected lands are trying to reverse what we'd done. Rare species are highlighted on each page with full-color...