Books with author Bill Bailey

(This exciting series looks at the problems facing the world's endangered animals. Through her lively text, conservationist Jill Bailey describes why the animals are threatened and outlines the efforts being made to ensure their survival. Each story is told from the viewpoints of three people who, in very different ways, control the animals'fate. MISSION RHINO is the story of the black rhino and its rapid decline in numbers over the past five years. Joshua is 12 years old and the son of an African hunter. He is excited by the prospect of the rhino hunt, but is sad that such a majestic animal should have to die in order to provide a living for his family. David is a ranger. His job is to track down the people who hunt rhinos illegally. He also relocates endangered rhinos to safer reserves. Kurt is a zoologist. He explains the reasons behind the rhinos' decline, including their loss of habitat, and the problems of relocation. Titles in this series: SAVE THE TIGER, SAVE SNOW LEOPARD, OPERATION ELEPHANT, POLAR BEAR RESCUE, PROJECT PANDA, PROJECT WHALE, MISSION RHINO)

SAVE THE TIGER is the story of the Indian tiger, now being saved by the Project Tiger organization. Vinod is a hunter, following in the footsteps of his ancestors. Now that the tiger is in decline, he is worried about his livelihood. Akbar is a tracker for a tourist lodge. His skills are invaluable to those trying to save the tiger and he is closely involved with the local problems of setting up a reserve. Andy is a conservationist, recording the number of tigers in the reserve. His knowledge of how tigers live is of vital importance in the fight for their survival. Titles in this series: PROJECT PANDA, MISSION RHINO, SAVE THE SNOW LEOPARD, SAVE THE MACAW, PROJECT WHALE, POLAR BEAR RESCUE, OPERATION ELEPHANT. This exciting series looks at the problems facing the world's endangered animals. Through her lively text, conservationist Jill Bailey describes why the animals are threatened and outlines the efforts being made to ensure their survival. Each story is told from the viewpoints of three people who, in very different ways, control the animals' fate.

A series that helps to answer some of the most fascinating questions about the natural world, showing how nature works in all its amazing aspects. Full-colour photographs, artwork and diagrams provide clear information about life processes that can often seem bewildering. How Insects Work Together looks at different social insects including ants and bees, and describes how they team up to accomplish complex tasks.