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Endangered Komodo Dragons (Earth's Endangered Animals) Endangered Komodo Dragons (Earth's Endangered Animals) Bobbie Kalman Une collection de premiers documentaires visant à initier les jeunes enfants à la beauté de la nature et à leur faire découvrir le mode de vie des êtres vivants qu'elle abrite, tout en les sensibilis… OL115117W
Top 50 reasons to care about polar bears Top 50 reasons to care about polar bears Rebecca E. Hirsch "Readers will learn about polar bears--their life cycle, diet, young, habitat, and reasons why they are endangered animals"--Provided by publisher. OL13653991W
To the brink of extinction To the brink of extinction Edward R. Ricciuti Describes seven species of animals that are in danger of becoming extinct and what is being done to save them. Included are the osprey, gray whale, European bison, bog turtle, Puerto Rican parrot, Pe… OL15214845W
Vanishing from forests & jungles Vanishing from forests & jungles Gail Radley Discusses through short essays and poems, ten endangered species that live in forests or jungles, including scientific information about each, reasons for its endangered status, and descriptions of e… OL15852046W
Sea turtle watching Sea turtle watching Diane Bair,Pamela Wright Describes several species of sea turtles, their characteristics and habitats, as well as places and techniques for safely observing these endangered animals. OL15968611W
Mammals of the Southern Hemisphere Mammals of the Southern Hemisphere Brown Bear Books (Firm) "Describes various mammals in the Southern Hemisphere that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text"-- OL16307217W
Reading about the grizzly bear Reading about the grizzly bear Carol Greene Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the grizzly bear and discusses some of the dangers it faces. OL1653342W
Endangered species Endangered species Lauri S. Friedman "Endangered Species: Is Species Extinction a Serious Problem?; What Are the Most Significant Threats to Endangered Species?; How Should Humans Respond to Species Decline?"-- OL16540298W
How to save a species How to save a species Marilyn Baillie Introduces readers to some of the most threatened species on Earth. Meet some of the scientists who study species survival, and discover what inspires their work-- from cases of critically endangered… OL17903018W
Endangered and extinct birds Endangered and extinct birds Jennifer Boothroyd,Intuitive,Intuitive Intuitive "Northern rockhopper penguins and colorful pufflegs are two examples of endangered birds. Few of them exist in the wild. Other birds have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can you … OL18019765W
Endangered zebras Endangered zebras Kelley MacAulay,Bobbie Kalman Une collection de premiers documentaires visant à initier les jeunes enfants à la beauté de la nature et à leur faire découvrir le mode de vie des êtres vivants qu'elle abrite, tout en les sensibilis… OL18730524W
Rhinos in danger Rhinos in danger Lydia Snyder Don't get in a rhino's way. A charging rhino is one of the most dangerous animals in the world. And it may only attack because it can't see well. Rhinos are named for their horns, but tragically thes… OL22645132W
South and Central Asia South and Central Asia Harris, Tim (Ornithologist) "Describes various animals in South and Central Asia that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text"-- OL23181820W
Battling extinction Battling extinction Tamra Orr "Find out how the scientific method can be used to help the endangered whooping crane from going extinct."-- OL23329704W
Australia and South East Asia Australia and South East Asia Harris, Tim (Ornithologist) "Describes various animals in Australia and Southeast Asia that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text"-- OL26411658W
No more dodos No more dodos Nicholas Nirgiotis Describes the efforts to save such animals as the black-footed ferret, the golden lion tamarin, and the California condor from extinction through programs designed to protect endangered species. OL2930713W
Endangered species Endangered species Sarah Lovett Describes various endangered species, including the Vancouver Island marmot, orangutan, Houston toad, and babirusa. OL2969813W
Protecting our feathered friends Protecting our feathered friends Dean T. Spaulding Describes bird species that are extinct or endangered and efforts by scientists, governments, and organizations to protect endangered birds. Includes step-by-step instructions for projects that reade… OL3279027W
Top 50 reasons to care about tigers Top 50 reasons to care about tigers Mary Firestone "Readers will find out about a tiger's life, how they hunt, the purpose of its stripes, caring for young, competing with people for space, and that these animals are very close to extinction"--Provid… OL5821842W
Peek-a-bloom! Peek-a-bloom! Marie Torres Cimarusti Lift-up flaps reveal rabbits, ducklings, flowers, and other signs of spring. OL5856828W
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