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Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
The green sea turtle is a majestic creature that has been in existence for more than 100 million years. Today, however, green sea turtles are in danger of extinction because of the careless actions of humans. This volume presents facts about the green sea turtle's biology, habitat, mating and nesting habits, and diet, before describing the harmful human behavior that threatens its very existence. With beautiful colorful photographs and practical applications...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Even as the national bird of the United States, the bald eagle has not always been universally beloved. Hunting, poisoning by DDT, and other human activity reduced bald eagle numbers from many thousands to fewer than 1,000 by the 1960s. Young readers are introduced to this incredible bird and the story of its recovery after it reached the brink of extinction. They will learn what actions were undertaken to protect the species and how its disappearance...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Our planet abounds with a myriad of wild animals, but some of them are in grave danger of becoming a distant memory. This series profiles some of the world's endangered animals, including the gray wolf, green sea turtle, and American bald eagle. Readers will learn all about their habitat, their appearance, and the lives they lead. They will also discover how human behaviors and environmental change can put these animals at risk, as well as ways people...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
This accessible text explains to readers how the blue whale is endangered and what can be done about it. With an easy-to-follow narrative, readers learn what the blue whale is, where it lives, what its life is like, how it communicates, and most important, how to save it from becoming extinct. The text gives a thorough explanation of what the word endangered actually means and offers a clear explanation of how to save not only the blue whale but all...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Alligators were once in danger of becoming extinct, but readers will learn about how these scaly beasts were rescued from the brink of becoming another sad story. Brimming with colorful photographs, readers will learn basic scientific facts about alligators, including the all-important characteristics that distinguish alligators from crocodiles. Readers will learn how caring individuals, along with the government and other organizations, cooperated...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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Description
An introduction to the grizzly bear, including how they and their cubs hibernate in winter, what they eat, where they live, why they are a threatened species, what can be done to help preserve this wonderful animal, and more.
12) The bear
Author
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the bears of the world and threats to their existence, such as hunting and international trade, habitat destruction, and captivity, as well as the future of bears.
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