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1) Turtle rescue: changing the future for endangered wildlife

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Hickman, Pamela M

2) Interrupted journey: saving endangered sea turtles

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Lasky, Kathryn

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Describes efforts to protect sea turtles, particularly Kemp's ridley turtles, and help them reproduce and replenish their once-dwindling numbers.

3) Where there was a wood

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Fleming, Denise

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Earth Day - April 22, 2021

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Examines the many forms of wildlife that can be displaced if their environment is destroyed by development and discusses how communities and schools can provide spaces for them to live.

4) Silent swoop: an owl, an egg, and a warm shirt pocket

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Houts, Michelle

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When an owl chooses to make her nest in a dangerous location, the eggs are rescued by a bird rehabilitation specialist. Miraculously, one of the eggs hatches, and the owlet becomes an education bird--an ambassador for his species. This true story is about preservation, rehabilitation, and most of all, friendship.

5) Aardvarks, disembark!

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Jonas, Ann

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After the flood, Noah calls out of the ark a variety of little- known animals, many of which are now endangered.

6) Jane Goodall

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Sanchez Vegara, Ma Isabel

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"When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of animals, and she went to study them in the wild as soon as she could. Jane lived with chimpanzees in their natural habitat and became famous for her pioneering approach to research. She now educates the public on animal rights This moving book features stylish illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with...

7) Saving our animal friends

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Mcgrath, Susan

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Describes ways people help some wild animals in need of human protection, particularly in keeping their environments safe for them to live without injury.

8) Animals on the edge: science races to save species threatened with extinction

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Pobst, Sandy

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Stresses the importance of saving endangered species and discusses how scientists are using the latest technology to survey animal populations, to track down and arrest those who prey on endangered wildlife, and to breed animals in captivity.

9) Help the honey bees

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Hansen, Grace

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"This title will teach readers about honey bees and where they live. It will also let readers know that some honey bee populations are in decline due to pesticide use, habitat loss, pollution, and more"--Provided by publisher.

10) Endangered mammals!

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Provides descriptions of physical characteristics and habits of some of the most at-risk mammals in the world, with explanations of why they are endangered and how they can be protected.

11) Close to extinction

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Burton, John A

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Examines the process of extinction and humans' responsibility for the disappearance of many species and the destruction of their habitats.

12) Endangered forest animals

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Taylor, J. David

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Colorful photographs and text briefly describe endangered forest animals such as the chimpanzee, tiger, jaguar, orangutan, parrots, and cougar.

13) Animales del desierto en peligro

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Rice, William B

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Many desert animals around the world are in danger of becoming extinct. In this enlightening, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers will learn a few of the causes of extinction in the desert and what problems extinction causes for animals, wildlife, and humans alike. Through vibrant photos of beautiful animals and stunning facts in conjunction with informational text and useful charts and diagrams, readers will learn and understand concepts...

14) Saving endangered animals

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Bath, Louella

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Provides a close-up look at the animal species that are currently classified as endangered, and how their habitats and behavior are affected by human activity.

15) Animales de la jungla en peligro

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Rice, William B

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Take a trip to the tropics to learn about what makes jungle animals so unique and why they need to be protected. This Spanish-translated nonfiction title allows readers to discover the causes of endangered animals--including poaching and habitat loss--through astonishing facts and colorful images of these beautiful animals in conjunction with informational text and helpful charts and diagrams. With a glossary of terms, an index, and a list of resources...

16) Tiger

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Bailey, Jill

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Describes the endangered tiger and what is being done to protect it.

17) Saving the Gorilla

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Spilsbury, Louise

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Explores why humans are endangering gorillas and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them.

18) Saving marine mammals: whales, dolphins, seals, and more

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Bailey, Diane

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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 the steps that humans are taking to help. Each title in PROTECTING THE EARTH'S ANIMALS includes color photos throughout,...