Cañon City Public Library

"It is March in the cold North. The long-gone sun is rising. Silvery ice glitters. Snow sparkles in the hazy glow. Two polar bears stand at ice edge: mother and cub. A mother polar bear and her cub are busy searching for food when suddenly, the ice they stand on breaks away-crack! Cut adrift, her cub is out of reach as the treacherous sea beings to carry him away. In she dives! Can they return to land safely? Simply told yet dramatic, and with realistic,...

This title takes readers to narwhal habitats to understand why narwhals are at risk, what humans are doing to make matters worse, and the ways humans can help to save narwhals and ultimately, Earth.

"A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of gorillas, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these powerful apes"--

Looks at some of the endangered animals around the globe, the reasons behind their dwindling numbers, and what can be done to save them.

This title takes readers to Arctic fox habitats to understand why they are at risk, what humans are doing to make matters worse, and the ways humans can help to save Arctic foxes and ultimately, Earth. Sidebars, maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, and a fact sheet. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Discusses the importance of the world's habitats and efforts to protect them from further environmental damage.

Discusses the threats facing gorillas, chimps, and monkeys, including habitat loss and being hunted by poachers. "From whales to chimps, from cats and dogs to sharks and coral, the animals of the world are under threat. Human influence on their habitats and on world climate, along with direct attacks by poachers, are creating crisis after crisis. This series looks at some of the most pressing problems in animal conservation and describes some of...

Discusses where mountains are located, the plants, animals, and people that live in mountains, how climate and population changes are threatening mountain ecologies, and how these threats are being addressed.

"A turtle is making her way across a highway to find a nesting spot. She avoids being run over, only to find trash in the nesting grounds, which attracts predators. Will the turtle survive this dangerous journey? This narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, notes on how to help turtles, further resources, and a glossary"--