Discusses, through short essays and poems, ten endangered species that live in the skies, including scientific information about each, reasons for its endangered status, and descriptions of efforts to protect it.

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...

Welcome to the newest volume of the 'Curious Kids Series'! Kids are naturally curious about the world around them. This series aims to help fill that curiosity and teach them about the world around them. With bright, colorful pictures and simply written facts, the 'Curious Kids Series' is exactly what parents are looking for to fill those bookshelf spaces! In this volume, we explore penguins. Why can't penguins fly like other birds? How deep can...

Northern rockhopper penguins and colorful pufflegs are two examples of endangered birds. Few of them exist in the wild. Other birds have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can you do to help? Read this book to find out!

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how the bald eagle came back from the brink of extinction.

Introduces facts about hornbills, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and threats to these rainforest creatures. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of this informational text. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis.

A charming children's book telling the story of the return of the Great Bustard after its extinction in the UK. The story is told through one of the Great Bustards who was rescued as an egg in Russia and now lives in Wiltshire. A conservation and environmental success story for children.

When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last passenger pigeon, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key...

"California condors once soared the US Pacific Coast, but by 1982, their dwindling numbers forced conservationists to bring the few remaining birds into captivity. California Condor follows the condor's journey from its brush with extinction to today's efforts to eliminate lead poisoning and other threats that continue to endanger the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features...