Mission Survival: Saving Earth's Endangered Animals

"[A]ll the glimpses of appealingly posed whales, whale babies, and other animals will crank up reader empathy, and the twin messages come through clearly enough of the pressing need for action, and that we can all do our part. . . . [E]arnest and cogent."-Kirkus Reviews

Sharks are awe-inspiring animals. Yet, many sharks are today in danger of disappearing forever. The shark is a keystone species in oceans around the world, and we need to save it. Find out what conservationists are doing to protect sharks. Learn how kids on a mission are working to save the shark too, and discover how readers can make it their mission to ensure this animal's survival and build a career in conservation. Packed with information about one of Earth's most fascinating predators, this book will inspire readers to ensure sharks swim in our seas for years to come. Saving the Shark will inspire every child to make it their mission to help this formidable ocean animal.

The chimpanzee is a highly intelligent and fascinating creature. However, this awe-inspiring animal is endangered. Find out how scientists and conservationists around the world are working to help the chimp and ensure its survival. Discover what kids on a mission are doing and how readers everywhere can make it their mission to save the chimp. This book reveals the many threats chimps face, from hunting to climate change and disease. It also highlights other animals that live alongside chimps and explains why they're endangered. Readers will uncover how scientists and conservationists study chimps and use their findings to better protect them. An inspirational section at the end of the book shows readers what they can do to develop their passion for conservation and chimp protection and how they could build a future career in conservation too. Saving the Chimpanzee will inspire every child to make it their mission to help this supersmart animal.

Rhinos are magnificent, powerful creatures that have lived on Earth for millions of years. Yet today they are in danger of disappearing forever. But there is still time to save the rhino. Find out how scientists and conservationists around the world are working to protect this amazing animal. Discover what kids on a mission are doing to help ensure its survival. And learn how readers everywhere can also make it their mission to protect the rhino. An inspirational section at the end of the book shows readers what they can do to develop their passion for conservation and rhino protection and how they could build a future career in conservation too. Saving the Rhino will inspire every child to make it their mission to protect this beautiful creature.

The Asian elephant is one of Earth's most intriguing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save Asian elephants, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering Asian elephants and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save the elephants, and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The sea turtle is one of Earth's most entrancing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save sea turtles, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering sea turtles and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save sea turtles, and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The snow leopard is one of Earth's most entrancing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save snow leopards, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering snow leopards and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save snow leopards, and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The tiger is one of Earth's most awe-inspiring creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save tigers, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering tigers and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save tigers, and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The orangutan is one of Earth's most entrancing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save orangutans, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering orangutans and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save orangutans, and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The gorilla is one of Earth's most awe-inspiring creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save gorillas, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering gorillas and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save gorillas and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.