Return From Extinction

Mountain gorillas are strong, peaceful primates who live in the mountains of Africa. Unfortunately, they've suffered greatly from habitat loss, the animal trade, hunting, and war in the small area in which they live. This book explores the challenges that mountain gorillas have faced, and how they were nearly extinct in the wild. Readers will learn about conservation efforts for mountain gorillas, especially the amazing work of conservationist Dian Fossey. Breathtaking photographs of wild mountain gorillas will captivate readers, while sidebars and graphic organizers allow readers to gain a deeper understanding of the fact-filled text. Readers will come to understand the mountain gorilla's amazing resurgence-and how they can help.

For millions of years, green sea turtles migrated long distances through the world's oceans. This gentle giant has played an important role in keeping oceans healthy. Unfortunately, green sea turtle populations were severely harmed by human actions in recent centuries. This book explores the history of the green sea turtle as it became endangered, as well as how conservation efforts allowed the turtle's population to rise once again. Amazing photographs of green sea turtles are paired with engaging text and graphic organizers to allow readers to understand the importance of green sea turtle conservation. This book will inspire its readers to do their part to conserve endangered species, including the green sea turtle.

The bald eagle has been a national symbol of the United States for centuries. However, it wasn't long ago that eagle populations were plummeting to extinction. Years of hunting, trapping, and poisoning bald eagles put this regal raptor at risk. This book explores the story of the bald eagle, as it became endangered, and as conservation efforts worked to bring bald eagle numbers back up. Readers will enjoy striking photographs of the bald eagle, as well as graphic organizers that help demonstrate information in an accessible way. Readers are sure to come away with a deep understanding of the bald eagle's historic recovery-and why conservation is so important.

American bison used to roam the Great Plains by the millions. However, white settlers killed most of the bison and stole their habitats as they moved west. This book tells the story of a mighty mammal on the brink of extinction. Readers will learn how bison populations dropped, and how conservation efforts allowed populations to rise once again. This book combines a zoological and historical lens so readers can connect deeply to the story of the American bison. Photographs and historical images bring readers face to face with the largest land animal in North America, while graphic organizers allow readers to visualize important facts. Readers will come away with a strong understanding of bison conservation-both in the past and today.

When European explorers first saw manatees in the New World, they believed these large, graceful swimmers were mermaids! But while manatees were well adapted to their marine environments, they were not ready for human carelessness. In recent decades, many manatees have been killed by boats and habitat loss, and the population plummeted. This book explores the issues surrounding manatee survival. It takes a look at how people were the problem when it came to endangering manatees-and how people can be the solution. Graphic organizers and exciting photographs are paired with fascinating facts to hook readers. Readers are sure to experience a deep dive into the world of this underwater marvel-the manatee.

The gray wolf was once a top predator in North America, revered by Native Americans. Once white settlers arrived, wolf populations fell dramatically. This book tells the story of the gray wolf's population plunge due to systematic killing programs, and its victorious rise thanks to conservation programs. Readers will learn about wolf adaptations and behavior, as well as its impact on its ecosystem. This book highlights the work of the Yellowstone Wolf Project to bring gray wolves back to Yellowstone National Park. Graphic organizers and brilliant photographs allow readers to deeply connect with the text. Readers will surely appreciate the resilience of the great gray wolf.