Conservation of Endangered Species

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 can protect them. • Side features pose thought-provoking questions and define challenging vocabulary words. • High-interest content will engage reluctant readers and animals lovers alike. • Timely-with new reports being issued about the likelihood of 1 in 6 plant and animal species being driven to extinction by climate change, this series could not be more relevant or urgently needed.

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 species that are currently at risk.

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 to make alligators a conservation success story. Clear, concise text teaches readers about the history of alligator conservation as well as ways they might help them-and all animals-live healthy lives on a healthy planet.

Young conservationists and those interested in these fascinating animals will delight in this informative, photo-filled book. Readers will find out why these are a threatened species, get details about the life of grizzly bears, including how they and their cubs hibernate in the winter, what they eat, and where they live. Readers will also learn about groups that are working to help this species, what they can do to help preserve this wonderful animal, and what the future looks like for the grizzly bear.

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 impacted its ecosystem. Boxed questions instill conservation principles at an early age and encourage readers to be thoughtful about their effects on the planet.

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 for helping to save this and other endangered creatures, readers will learn the importance of conservation.