Identifies and describes 140 species which are endangered, describing the many causes of endangerment and the controversies surrounding the current laws.

Endangered Animals Atlas is a richly informative book for animal lovers everywhere, with an important and timely focus on the endangered animals around the world that need our protection. In this follow-on to Football Atlas, Space Atlas, Ocean Atlas, and Dinosaur Atlas, you will be taken on a journey around the planet and through the distinctive habitats and landscapes it supports. Try and spot the world's smallest chameleon in Madagascar. Marvel at the rarely-seen snow leopard that prowls the Himalayas. Meet the amazing yellow-footed rock-wallaby of the Australian outback. On this Amazing Adventure you will discover the reasons why the rich biodiversity of our planet is so at risk, and why so many of its creatures are endangered. Entries on endangered animals in a whole host of environments will inspire love and admiration for the natural world and all its amazing creatures. An important yet gentle introduction to the impact of climate change and human activity on the environment, Endangered Animals Atlas explores how everyone can help save our planet and enjoy its beauty. What does 'endangered' mean? Why are animals endangered, and how can we help them? What incredible animals are found on the Galapagos Islands? This expansive guide to endangered animals answers all these questions and more as you journey around the world and marvel at the biodiversity of the planet, and how much it needs to be protected.

"Interesting facts, colorful photographs, and simple text introduce readers to the world's most endangered animals"--

The seas and oceans of our planet are vast ecosystems filled with a huge variety of animals. This doesn’t stop these creatures from becoming threatened due to global warming and human actions such as commercial fishing and pollution. This volume discusses the spectrum of threatened species and how sea creatures fit into it. Readers see the devastating results of human actions, including dead coral and an extinct species of seal. However, the text focuses more on the animals at risk and what we can do to help them. The book ends with a success story of an animal coming back from the brink of extinction. Charts, maps, and sidebars make this the perfect guide for young conservationists!

Earth’s grasslands are home to a colorful menagerie of creatures—from the tiny armored pangolin to the enormous African elephant. In this science text, readers discover the range of threatened animal categories and how they apply to animals of the grasslands. Colorful photographs of grassland animals and environments are sure to grad readers’ attention, and charts, maps and sidebars supplement the manageable text, making this a well-rounded approach to the topics of conservation and endangered animals. The text include a range of animals in danger and the problems they face. Also included is information about an extinct grasslands species, and a success story to show readers that even they can make a small difference.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Many desert animals around the world are in danger of becoming extinct. In this enlightening nonfiction title, readers will learn a few of the causes of extinction in the desert and what problems extinction causes for animals, wildlife, and humans alike. Through vibrant photos of beautiful animals and stunning facts in conjunction with informational text and useful charts and diagrams, readers will learn and understand concepts such as habit loss and learn ways that animal activists help to protect animals and their environments, as well as helpful tips to get involved in conserving biodiversity.

There are millions of animals that call the ocean home. Some of these animals are in danger. Learn about marine animals that are at risk of becoming endangered and what people and activists like Jacques Cousteau have done to help. Readers will learn about the causes of endangered animals, including pollution and overfishing and learn steps they can do to help the conservation and preservation of these beautiful animals and sea life. Through vibrant images, informational text, stunning facts, a glossary of terms, and a list of additional resources, readers are sure to be engaged and inspired to help these animals in any way they can. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Desert animals are built specifically for a harsh, arid environment. As global temperatures rise, however, Earth’s deserts are changing, affecting desert animals’ ability to survive. Readers will see examples of desert animals that are on the spectrum of threatened species, and an example of a animal species that tragically succumbed to extinction. The volume ends with a success story and information about how readers can help fight global warming. Manageable text is paired with charts, maps, and close-up photographs of desert animals to help readers get the most out of this important conservation topic.

A detailed exploration of the variety of threats that endangered species are facing around the world, whether they are due to human impact or so-called natural causes. Endangered species is a more complex issue and problem than it may seem on the surface. What species are endangered, and what is causing them to become vulnerable to population decline? How can essential industries such as farming, housing development, and manufacturing continue to thrive without harming flora and fauna that are protected? Are current efforts adequate or should more be done to protect endangered species? And who should be responsible for the substantial costs of working to save endangered species? Endangered Species: A Reference Handbook begins with an introduction that addresses major threats and extinctions in history, discusses the geographical and cultural contexts in which these incidents happened, highlights other key moments along the endangered species timeline, and clearly shows why the topic of endangered species matters. The following sections examine an unbiased synthesis of classic and contemporary studies that inform the issue of endangered species and outline the most controversial events related to endangered species and the actions that have been taken to address them. The book also presents perspective essays by scholars, activists, and other experts to provide diverse informed opinions on the issue of endangered species and includes a data and documents chapter that applies research finding to provide answers to questions like what species are most likely to become endangered in the future and which practices have historically been the most effective at protecting vulnerable species.