Books in Save Our Animals series

Orphaned elephants need someone to take care of them in order to survive in the wild. Thats exactly what the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Elephant Nursery does. The caring workers feed and check the health of elephant orphans, and they even cuddle them to make them feel more comfortable. Readers explore what life is like for both the animals and workers at the Nairobi Elephant Nursery, while learning new things about elephants along the way. Helpful fact boxes provide additional information, and colorful photographs of the nursery engage readers.

Fruit bats are also called flying foxes. In some parts of the world, dangerous ticks have harmed these bats, causing them to get sick and even die. The Tolga Bat Hospital in Australia is a place created to help sick and orphaned fruit bats. Readers see for themselves how the workers at this hospital take care of fruit bats, including how they feed them and help them learn to fly. Facts about bats are presented through informative text and eye-catching fact boxes. Readers will be amazed by the full-color photographs of the bats found in this hospital!

Blue whales are in danger of dying out. Read this book to learn where blue whales live. Students will discover why these sea mammals need our help, and how they can give that help. Age-appropriate text introduces new concepts gradually for young children. This book features fantastic photographs, explanatory diagrams, a glossary, an index and information about more books to read.

Orangutans are threatened by the loss of their rainforest habitats and their popularity among illegal pet traders. These things leave many orangutans orphaned. However, there are many organizations that have created centers to help these orphaned animals. Readers explore different careers available for those who want to help orangutans, and they also learn amazing facts about these playful animals. Fact boxes and vibrant photographs hold readers attention as they learn. Centers devoted to the care of orangutans are very important to the balance in rainforest ecosystems, and readers discover exactly why in this volume.

African penguins, also known as black-footed penguins, are a species of seabird that many dedicated people are working to protect. Readers are introduced to one of the leading penguin-protecting organizations in South Africa: the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. As they learn about the work this organization does to rescue and care for penguins, they learn fascinating facts about penguins through engaging text and fact boxes. Full-color photographs of penguins and the workers who care for them allow readers to see for themselves how much work goes into protecting penguins.

Florida Manatees are in danger of dying out. Read this book to learn what a baby manatee is called and what they eat. Discover why Florida manatees need our help and how you can help save these animals. Age-appropriate text introduces new concepts gradually for young children. This book features fantastic photographs, explanatory diagrams, a glossary, an index and information about more books to read.

Bengal tigers are in danger of dying out. Read this book to learn where Bengal tigers live and what they eat. Discover why Bengal tigers need our help and how you can help save these tigers. Age-appropriate text introduces new concepts gradually for young children. This book features fantastic photographs, explanatory diagrams, a glossary, an index and information about more books to read.

Pandas are at risk because their habitats are quickly disappearing. The bamboo they need to eat is cleared to make room for new roads and buildings in China. However, there are small areas of the country called reserves that have centers devoted to caring for pandas and increasing the panda population. Through colorful photos and enlightening text, readers explore these centers and discover the hardworking people who are striving to protect pandas. Fact boxes provide fun tidbits of additional information about these popular animals.

Mountain gorillas are in danger of dying out. Read this book to learn where mountain gorillas live and how many mountain gorillas are in the world. Discover why mountain gorillas need our help and how you can help save these animals. Age-appropriate text introduces new concepts gradually for young children. This book features fantastic photographs, explanatory diagrams, a glossary, an index and information about more books to read.

Fruit bats are also called flying foxes. In some parts of the world, dangerous ticks have harmed these bats, causing them to get sick and even die. The Tolga Bat Hospital in Australia is a place created to help sick and orphaned fruit bats. Readers see for themselves how the workers at this hospital take care of fruit bats, including how they feed them and help them learn to fly. Facts about bats are presented through informative text and eye-catching fact boxes. Readers will be amazed by the full-color photographs of the bats found in this hospital!