There are only three species of manatees on Earth, and all three species are at risk. These gentle marine mammals live in warm, shallow lagoons and coastal waters where fast-moving boats,… More →
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Monkeys around the world are threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and other factors. Some species are dangerously close to becoming extinct! This informative new book provides children with… More →
Monk seals are living fossils - they have not changed in 15 million years - but may not survive this century! They are critically endangered. Only two species are still alive - the Hawaiian… More →
In the African wilderness, mountain gorillas are severely threatened. These gentle giants are the largest of all the apes, living in family groups that fascinate scientists and enthusiasts… More →
In the mountain forests of China, pandas are fighting to stay alive. These gentle giants are in constant danger, due to habitat loss and poaching. In Endangered Pandas, children will learn… More →
One of the few animals that live in the Southern Hemisphere, penguins live mainly in oceans and leave the water only to breed. Several penguin species are endangered because water pollution… More →
For hundreds of years, humans have slaughtered rhinos for their horns. Now all five species are endangered - with some on the brink of extinction. This book looks at: • the role of "mega… More →
To lay eggs, a sea turtle swims thousands of miles to the beach where she was born. This long journey is fraught with danger. In many cases, the beaches are now full of hotels, people, and… More →
Tigers are beautiful cats that may disappear from the Earth forever. Once there were eight species, but three are now extinct. The remaining tiger species are also facing extinction. In this… More →
Overhunting of the wolf in Europe and North America almost led to the extinction of the species in the twentieth century. Today, the beauty and mystique of wolves has created a new wave of… More →
The beautiful striped skin of the zebra has long been prized by hunters. Sadly, only one species of zebra is currently not endangered. This colorful and informative book covers topics such as More →
Our modern world runs on energy to power our homes and industries. We all know the problems with burning fossil fuels to create energy - it pollutes the planet and we are running out of… More →