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How are Utah prairie dogs, Asiatic lions, Galapagos tortises, and West African ostriches all alike? Over-hunting and changes to their habitats have pushed them, and many more animals, almost to extinction. What can be done about this tragedy? Is it too late? Find out in this powerful and engaging edition.
2) The Skies
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What do masked bobwhites, Hawaiian hawks, harpy eagles, and Kitti's hog-nosed bats have in common? They, along with many other birds, are endangered species. They are close to becoming extinct because they have been over-hunted and their habitats have been altered or eliminated. Discover what each animal's situation is and what can be done to help it improve.
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Giant pandas, timber wolves, African elephants, and Bengal tigers--what do all of these animals have in common? They, and many more animals, are all on the verge of extinction because of over-hunting and changes in their habitats. Through incredible illustrations and moving essays and poetry, understand each animal's unique situation.
4) Waterways
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Chinese egrets, humpback whales, Chinook salmon, and manatees might seem to have little in common, but they do--they are all close to extinction. They, and several other animals, have decreased in numbers due to over-hunting and elimination of their habitats. Through beautiful illustrations, poetry, and essays, understand what is happening, and what still needs to be done, to save these animals.
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Carolrhoda books, Inc
Pub. Date
2001
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Through short esays and poems, discusses ten endangered species that live in forests or jungles, including scientific information about each, reasons for it's endangered status and descriptions of efforts to protect it.
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