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Saving endangered animals Saving endangered animals Alvin Silverstein Discusses the endangerment and extinction of different species of wildlife and conservation efforts now underway. OL15048799W
Golden bats and pink pigeons Golden bats and pink pigeons Gerald Malcolm Durrell 'On this speck of volcanic soil in the middle of a vast sea, a complete, unique and peaceful world was created slowly and carefully. It waited there for hundreds of thousands of years for an annihila… OL15830853W
Fish Fish Harris, Tim "Describes various fish that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text"--Provided by publisher. OL16494256W
The atlas of endangered species The atlas of endangered species John A. Burton Describes the various animals and plants throughout the world whose survival is being threatened and the steps being taken to save them from extinction. OL17053784W
Aardvarks, disembark! Aardvarks, disembark! Ann Jonas After the flood, Noah calls out of the ark a variety of little- known animals, many of which are now endangered. OL17726868W
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
Turtle watch Turtle watch George Ancona Text and photographs depict the endangered situation of sea turtles, current efforts to protect them, and the effect of these conservation methods on those people who sell or eat the turtles. OL1855286W
The Extinct Alphabet Book The Extinct Alphabet Book Jerry Pallotta Each letter of the alphabet features information about a creature that no longer exists. OL1955355W
Animals in danger in Africa Animals in danger in Africa Richard Spilsbury Written by the writing team of Richard and Louise Spilsbury this title focuses on endangered species in Africa. OL20823582W
Animaux à protéger Animaux à protéger Bernard De Wetter Ouvrage présentant une centaine d'espèces animales menacées de disparition. Regroupés selon neuf écosystèmes, chacun des animaux fait l'objet de brèves informations concernant leurs caractéristiques,… OL24248339W
Mission Rhino Mission Rhino Jill Bailey A young African boy learns why rhinoceros are hunted and why it is important to protect them from poachers. OL24669866W
Les animaux terrestres Les animaux terrestres David Cook Une information pertinente sensibilise sur les causes qui mettent en péril la survie d'espèces animales, sur les îles et sur les continents. OL26454089W
Endangered species Endangered species Sarah Lovett Describes various endangered species, including the Vancouver Island marmot, orangutan, Houston toad, and babirusa. OL2969813W
Can we save them? Can we save them? Dobson, David Discusses the physical characteristics, habits, natural habitat, and protection of many endangered species in North America, including Florida panthers, Puerto-Rican parrots, and a variety of wildflo… OL3267413W
Endangered species Endangered species Christopher Lampton Explains what species are, how they become extinct, and the effect of extinction on the ecology, and surveys endangered species of plants and animals and possible solutions. OL3298430W
Seals and sea lions Seals and sea lions Vassili Papastavrou Describes different species of pinnipeds and the threats to their survival. OL3900238W
Operation Siberian crane Operation Siberian crane Judi Friedman Describes the cooperative effort by scientists in the Soviet Union and the United States to save the Siberian crane, with the support and aid of conservationists from other nations. OL4286527W
Birds of prey Birds of prey Gray, Ian Describes the nature of birds of prey, where they live, feed, and hunt, why these species are endangered, and what can be done to protect and preserve them. OL4465401W
Wolves Wolves Jane Rockwell Describes the appearance, habits, and behavior of wolves, their malignment throughout history, and the current danger of their extinction. OL5591446W
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