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Books in Endangered Earth series

  • Endangered Oceans: Investigating Oceans in Crisis

    Jody S. Rake

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Oceans are an important part of the Earth. Filled with millions of species of life, human actions have put this important ecosystem in danger. Why are oceans so important to humans? Why should we change our actions to help protect them? Endangered Oceans answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features, and stunning photography. Readers will learn about the vast life within the ocean and the part they can play in protecting it.
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  • Endangered Energy: Investigating the Scarcity of Fossil Fuels

    Rani Iyer

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Fossil Fuels are an important part of the Earth. Humans have come to rely on them as a source of energy. What exactly are fossil fuels? How does our dependence on them harm the environment? What are alternate sources of energy and how do we reverse the damage we’ve already done? Endangered Energy answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features, and stunning photography. Readers will discover why fossil fuels matter to them and the part they play in protecting them.
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  • Endangered Rain Forests: Investigating Rain Forests in Crisis

    Rani Iyer

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Rain Forests are an important part of the Earth. They are home to numerous plants and wildlife. Although not everyone lives near a rain forest, the actions of all are affecting these fragile ecosystems. What exactly is a rain forest? What are humans doing to harm them? What can readers to help protect them? Endangered Rain Forests answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features, and stunning photography. Readers will find out why protecting rain forests matters to them and the part they can play in protecting them
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  • Endangered Sea Turtles

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2004)
    To lay eggs, a sea turtle swims thousands of miles to the beach where she was born. Intended for ages 6-12, this book helps children learn about: the different species of sea turtles, their bodies, life cycles, migration, behaviour, and diets; why they are endangered; and how people help them.
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  • Endangered Rivers: Investigating Rivers in Crisis

    Rani Iyer

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Rivers are an important part of the Earth. They are home to a variety of life, and humans have come to depend on them for food and transportation. But the actions of humans are harming these important ecosystems. Why do humans need to protect rivers? What can every person do to help protect the important resources rivers provide? Endangered Rivers answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features, and stunning photography. Readers will discover why rivers matter to them and the part they can play in protecting them.
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  • Endangered Oceans: Investigating Oceans in Crisis

    Jody S. Rake

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Oceans are an important part of the Earth. Filled with millions of species of life, human actions have put this important ecosystem in danger. Why are oceans so important to humans? Why should we change our actions to help protect them? Endangered Oceans answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features, and stunning photography. Readers will learn about the vast life within the ocean and the part they can play in protecting it.
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  • Crocodiles & Alligators

    John Woodward

    Hardcover (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 1, 1999)
    This relevant series highlights the endangered animals of the world, making readers aware of just how many species are at risk of extinction. Each volume begins with a general introduction followed by up-to-date information about the type of animal, where it can be found, characteristics of breeding and family life as well as social interactions, how many are left and why they are endangered or threatened. The books then address what is being done to help the animal survive and what the future holds for it.
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  • Endangered Rain Forests: Investigating Rain Forests in Crisis

    Rani Iyer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Rain Forests are an important part of the Earth. They are home to numerous plants and wildlife. Although not everyone lives near a rain forest, the actions of all are affecting these fragile ecosystems. What exactly is a rain forest? What are humans doing to harm them? What can readers to help protect them? Endangered Rain Forests answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features, and stunning photography. Readers will find out why protecting rain forests matters to them and the part they can play in protecting them
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  • Endangered Rivers: Investigating Rivers in Crisis

    Rani Iyer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Rivers are an important part of the Earth. They are home to a variety of life, and humans have come to depend on them for food and transportation. But the actions of humans are harming these important ecosystems. Why do humans need to protect rivers? What can every person do to help protect the important resources rivers provide? Endangered Rivers answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features, and stunning photography. Readers will discover why rivers matter to them and the part they can play in protecting them.
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  • Endangered Manatees

    Bobbie Kalman, Hadley Dyer

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 30, 2006)
    Describes the characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, life cycle, and threats to manatees, including commercial hunters, pollution, and boats.
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  • Endangered Energy: Investigating the Scarcity of Fossil Fuels

    Rani Iyer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Fossil Fuels are an important part of the Earth. Humans have come to rely on them as a source of energy. What exactly are fossil fuels? How does our dependence on them harm the environment? What are alternate sources of energy and how do we reverse the damage we’ve already done? Endangered Energy answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features, and stunning photography. Readers will discover why fossil fuels matter to them and the part they play in protecting them.
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  • Endangered Tigers

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2004)
    Tigers are beautiful cats that may disappear from the Earth forever. Suitable for ages 6-12, this book helps children learn about: tigers, their bodies, and their habitats; how they find food and have babies; reasons why they became endangered; where tigers live today; and how people are helping tigers.
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