An introduction to various animal species that are threatened with extinction, including polar bears, sea turtles, river dolphins, jaguars, gibbons, and others; and discusses ways to help them survive. Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of gibbons.

"Told against the backdrop of scientists' efforts to understand the raptors' decline in the wild, this illustrated nonfiction book tells the story of several generations of falcons as they are taken to a sanctuary, reintegrated into the wild, and ultimately relocated to the ledge of a city skyscraper. With ... oil illustrations, author and wildlife artist Celia Godkin ... captures the detail of the falcons and brings to life the different landscapes...

"Exquisite charcoal drawings of ten endangered creatures--lions, elephants, giraffes, pandas, tigers, chimpanzees, penguins, turtles, macaws, and zebras--startle the viewer with their size and astonishing detail. A poetic text notes each creature's particular qualities and behavior, while providing a quiet counting exercise and a reminder that these animals must be cherished and protected."--Amazon.com.

The true story of the albatross named Wisdom, the oldest bird in the world.

Discusses the eight types of sea turtles, their characteristics, and what is being done to keep them from becoming extinct.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of tortoises, types of turtles that are among the oldest reptiles on earth.

"Find out why many bear species are in danger of dying out, what effect these animals have on the environment, and what people are doing to save them from extinction"--