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Animal rescue Animal rescue Susan E. Goodman Describes the work of John Walsh as he travels the world helping to save animals in Kuwait during the war with Iraq, the Kobe earthqake, and floods in Surinam. OL15852793W
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
Bluebird rescue Bluebird rescue Joan Rattner Heilman Explains the nesting, feeding, and breeding habits of bluebirds and instructs how to protect this endangered species. OL1854828W
Chimp rescue Chimp rescue Jess French Meet Chinoise, a young chimpanzee kept in a steel cage until Born Free saved her. OL19714058W
Panda rescue Panda rescue Kitson Jazynka The mission of this book is to get up close to giant pandas to learn all about their lives, the challenges they face, and what can be done to help save them. Discover a true story about a panda in th… OL20031375W
Animales de la jungla en peligro Animales de la jungla en peligro William B. Rice 64 pages : OL20058207W
Bulu Bulu Dick Houston Describes how Bulu, a Jack Russell terrier who was born on a crocodile farm in Zambia, became a foster parent for orphaned baby animals after being adopted by Anna and Steve Tolan, former police offi… OL20272238W
Endangered animals Endangered animals Blakes Looks at endangered animals by species and conservation issues. OL20941599W
Berries, nuts, and seeds Berries, nuts, and seeds Diane L. Burns Describes a variety of berries, nuts, and seeds that might be found on a nature walk and includes identification information. OL2212374W
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
Save the earth maze book Save the earth maze book Moreau, Roger Text and illustrations featuring mazes demonstrate how puzzling the problems of wildlife conservation and environmental protection can be, and how important it is to solve them. OL2451981W
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
Wild orphan friends Wild orphan friends William J. Weber Relates stories of orphaned wild animals who are recovering from injuries and become temporary boarders with human families. OL2938428W
Project Puffin Project Puffin Stephen W. Kress Details a wildlife scientist's successful efforts to restore puffin colonies in Maine through an experiment in habitat restoration. OL2978790W
The bald eagle returns The bald eagle returns Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Describes how bald eagles have recovered from the threat of extinction, how they raise their families, and why they are the national bird of the United States. OL30639W
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
Tano & Binti Tano & Binti Andy DaVolls Describes the experiences of two young chimpanzees that were raised in the London Zoo and then released in Gambia, where an older chimpanzee helped them learn to survive in the wild. OL3932236W
The woods scientist The woods scientist Stephen R. Swinburne A devoted nature lover and animal tracker, Sue Morse shares her knowledge and love of some of the creatures that inhabit America's woodlands. Sue Morse is at home in the woods; she has read the woods… OL521182W
The wild horse gatherers The wild horse gatherers Alden Robertson Text and photographs describe efforts of a small band of cowboys to round up wild horses and burros to prevent their growing numbers from overgrazing fragile desert land. OL6673269W
Saving Samantha Saving Samantha Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen Contains a delightful story of rescue and survival when a red fox pup is rescued from a rusty trap, nursed back to health and returned to the wild OL8960060W
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