Earth's Endangered Animals S. Series

Endangered Bears

by Bobbie Kalman and Kylie Burns

Published 1 January 2007

Ages 6 to 10 years. Bears are some of the most loved animals on Earth. All over the world, however, bears are at risk. In Endangered Bears, children learn about the lives of these beautiful animals and why they are at risk of becoming extinct. Topics include: a bear's life cycle; the many habitats in which bears live around the world; how bear's communicate through body language and sounds; threats from hunting, poaching, shrinking habitats and global warming.

Endangered Monk Seals

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2004

Endangered Sea Turtles

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2004

Endangered Tigers

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2004

Endangered Zebras

by Kelley MacAulay and Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 April 2007

Ages 6 to 10 years. The beautiful striped skin of the zebra has long been prized by hunters. Sadly, only one species of zebra is currently not endangered. This colourful and informative book covers topics such as: the zebra's African habitats; the complex social lives of zebras; zebra behaviour and communication; threats from habitat loss and hunting.

Endangered Elephants

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2005

Elephants are the largest land-dwelling mammals on Earth, best known for their tremendous trunks and tusks. These majestic animals are in danger of becoming extinct, however! Endangered Elephants details both the African and Asian habitats of these animals, the stages of the elephant life cycle, and the social structure of elephant herds. This book also explains how habitat loss, war, and poaching have contributed to the endangerment of elephants and what people are doing to help save them from extinction.

Endangered Bats

by Kristina Lundblad

Published 1 January 2006

People often treat bats in thoughtless ways by disturbing their colonies in caves and other places where bats make roosts. This amazing new book gives a close up view of these magnificent mammals and helps children understand why bats should be protected. Clear text and astonishing photographs help explain how a bat's body works, what a nursery colony is, and how people are working to help bats

Endangered Mountain Gorillas

by Bobbie Kalman and Kristina Lundblad

Published 12 November 2009

Ages 6 to 12 years. In the African wilderness, mountain gorillas are severely threatened. These gentle giants are the largest of all the apes, living in family groups that fascinate scientists and enthusiasts alike. This appealing and timely book uses clear, attractive photographs to illuminate text on such topics as: mountain habitats; the life cycle of a mountain gorilla; the social structure of gorilla family groups; threats of disease; dangers of poaching, civil war, and habitat loss.

Endangered Rhinoceros

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 12 November 2009

Ages 6 to 12 years. For hundreds of years, humans have slaughtered rhinos for their horns. Now all five species are endangered -- with some on the brink of extinction. This book looks at: the role of "mega herbivores," such as rhinos, on Earth; rhino habitats; the life cycle of rhinos; reasons why rhinos are endangered; how to help rhinos.

Endangered Komodo Dragons

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2004

Ages 6 to 12 years. The Komodo dragon is a creature of wonder. It is the world's largest lizard, and it has a deadly bite. Perhaps the hardest thing to believe about this huge reptile is that it may vanish from Earth forever. Find out more about Komodo dragons in this full-colour, fact-packed book, which includes topics such as: the island habitats of the Komodo dragon; hunting, eating, and the deadly dragon bite; the life cycle of a Komodo dragon; why Komodo dragons are in danger; how people are working to save Komodo dragons.

Endangered Chimpanzees

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2005

Kids will love reading about these clever and sociable primates! Through beautiful images and descriptive text, kids will learn about the lives of chimpanzees in their African habitats, including what they eat and how they use tools. Kids will also learn why these adorable creatures are endangered and what people all over the world are doing to help save them.

Endangered Wolves

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2004

Overhunting of the wolf in Europe and North America almost led to the extinction of the species in the twentieth century. Today, the beauty and mystique of wolves has created a new wave of support for these animals. Beautiful photographs and informative text help children discover
• the history of wolves and people
• wolf bodies
• a pack’s need for territory and prey
• the dangers of habitat loss
• preserves, national parks, and other places where wolves are protected