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Mountain gorillas are one of our closest animal relatives. But human activity has pushed the species close to extinction. Animals in Danger: Mountain Gorillas presents an in-depth look at the intelligent great ape. The latest scientific information describes the mountain gorilla's everyday life and place in the environment. On-the-ground reports reveal how local people team with experts to find solutions to the serious problems that endanger the apes....

"Both a worker and a wonder, the Asian elephant has lived side by side with people for thousands of years. But habitat loss, hunting, and climate change have pushed Asia's largest land animal onto the endangered species list. Asian Elephants, part of the Animals in Danger series, details what science tells us about the pachyderm and its complex everyday life. Beautiful illustrations and engaging text tell the fascinating story of an intelligent giant...

"The whooping crane is one of North America's rarest (and tallest) birds. Human activity once left less than 20 whoopers alive. Scientists and nature groups now work to save the species. Whooping Cranes draws on up-to-date science. Stories and next level facts explain the bird's life and diet. The book also details the ways people help--and harm--the species. This book in the Animals in Danger series takes readers inside the whooping crane's world....

"Playful and popular, the sea otter is a favorite at zoos and aquariums. But the species almost vanished from the wild because humans valued its fur. Animals in Danger: Sea Otters tells the amazing story of the tool-using mammal and the challenges it faces in the twenty-first century. Cutting-edge science describes the animal's life in the sea and important place in the ecosystem. Generous images show the sea otter in the wild. An easy-to-follow glossary...

A great thinning of the skies is underway. Around 50 percent of bird species are in decline worldwide. Our dawns are quieter each year than the last, and an almost unimaginable abundance has been lost. It does not have to be this way - but we will not save what we do not love. Inspired by the classic bird-books with which the authors grew up, The Book of Birds is a field guide with a difference: It aims to show its readers how to identify birds, but...

Endangered animals are drawn into uniquely crafted letters in this bold alphabet book that provides information on the habitat and class of these rare creatures and the threats facing them.

Describes the Earth's threatened creatures, from pandas to sea turtles to California condors. Will they face extinction or can we protect species at risk?

Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals in this easy-reader version of the 2003 tale. Includes note to parents and teachers, as well as activities.

Oscar-winning director Louie Psihoyos (The Cove) assembles a team of artists and activists on an undercover operation to expose the hidden world of endangered species and the race to protect them against mass extinction.