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Extinct reptiles, and those in danger of extinction Extinct reptiles, and those in danger of extinction Philip Steele Discusses the physical characteristics of several endangered, extinct, and prehistoric species of reptiles. OL15031062W
Big birds Big birds Lucille Recht Penner Describes the physical characteristics, eating habits, defense behavior, and other aspects of large flightless birds both living and extinct, including ostriches, emus, cassowaries, rheas, elephant b… OL15212646W
Prehistoric animals Prehistoric animals Daniel Cohen Discusses more than twenty prehistoric animals, how they were discovered, their modern counterparts, and theories on their extinction. OL15218618W
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
The Very First Dinosaurs (My First Dinosaur Library) The Very First Dinosaurs (My First Dinosaur Library) Burton, Jane. Brief text and pictures introduce thirteen dinosaurs, providing information on appearance, habitat, and eating habits. OL19548779W
How to clone a mammoth How to clone a mammoth Beth Alison Shapiro "Could extinct species like mammoths and passenger pigeons be brought back to life? The science says yes. In [this book], Beth Shapiro, evolutionary biologist and pioneer in 'ancient DNA' research, w… OL19663812W
Extinct animals of the northern continents Extinct animals of the northern continents Barbara Behm Describes and illustrates in detail the animal species from earth's northern continents that have become extinct. OL2043359W
Extinct animals Extinct animals Keiko Hirami "Why do animals become extinct?"-- OL22059662W
Dinosaurs! / Dino babies! / Prehistoric monsters! Dinosaurs! / Dino babies! / Prehistoric monsters! Robert T. Bakker "Look through the glasses and see in 3-D...a Ceratosaurus family making lunch out of a Brachiosaurus! An adult Psittacosaurus herding a dozen pups! A Platbelodon using its shovel jaw to carry a sle… OL22634727W
Mammoth and mastodon Mammoth and mastodon Jennifer Zeiger "Learn all about the ancient animals known as mammoths and mastodons, from how they lived to how they are related to today's elephants."-- OL23224206W
Où est Robert? Où est Robert? Christiane Duchesne Lorsqu'il surprend madame Rose à couper des pommes de terre en forme de sapin, Eugène le chat en déduit immédiatement que ses maîtres projettent de faire rôtir Simonette, son amour de dinde. Il n'en … OL24290310W
Prehistoric animals Prehistoric animals David Seymour A description of the various forms of animal life which existed in prehistoric eras. OL24688643W
I wonder why the dodo is dead and other questions about extinct and endangered animals I wonder why the dodo is dead and other questions about extinct and endangered animals Andy Charman Answers questions about extinct animals and animals in danger of becoming extinct, with a focus on reasons for endangerment and conservation efforts. OL2617455W
Endangered and Extinct Animals of the Mountains, Deserts, and Grasslands Endangered and Extinct Animals of the Mountains, Deserts, and Grasslands Michael Bright This series of books looks in detail at those animals that are now extinct and those that are endangered. What is extinction? And when does an animal become classified as endangered? Starting with th… OL2949521W
Last of the wild Last of the wild Robert M. McClung Profiles threatened animals around the world and discusses why they are in danger and what is being done to save them. OL3297847W
Lost wild America Lost wild America Robert M. McClung This timely book presents in one cohesive account the past, present, and future of America's wildlife, embedded in the rich context of American history, moral attitudes, political maneuverings, and f… OL3297897W
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
Wildlife in danger Wildlife in danger Robert Burton Describes animals that have become extinct, animals and plants now threatened with extinction, and man's efforts to save them. OL4128333W
Grandmother's pigeon Grandmother's pigeon Jim LaMarche,Louise Erdrich Passenger pigeon hatchlings, thought to be extinct, are discovered in Grandmother's room after she departs on a voyage to Greenland. OL479032W
Cretaceous-Tertiary extinctions and possible terrestrial and extraterrestrial causes Cretaceous-Tertiary extinctions and possible terrestrial and extraterrestrial causes K-TEC Group. prehistroric OL5636020W
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