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Starling

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793477

Starlings have glossy feathers and are aggressive competitors for nesting sites. Native to Europe and Asia, these birds were introduced to North America, Australia, and South Africa. Find out why these feathered invaders pose a threat to native birds species and farm crops.

Mountain Gorilla

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791688

The mountain gorillas of Central Africa are a critically endangered species because of poaching, hunting, habitat loss, exposure to human diseases, and war. Readers will find out more about how people are working together to save these animals through habitat conservation and education.

Gray Wolf

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791657

At one time, the howling of gray wolves was a common sound throughout North America. Readers will learn more about these pack animals and what brought them to the edge of extinction. They will also find out more about the steps that have been taken to reintroduce gray wolves to the territories where they once roamed freely.

Karner Blue Butterfly

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791756

With fascinating information and facts, alongside beautiful pictures, students will learn about the Karner Blue Butterfly, its status on the endangered species list, why it has become endangered, and how it is planning on staging a comeback on the road to recovery.

Key Deer

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791749

The graceful, little key deer lives in the Florida Keys. Readers will learn more about these deer, how they became endangered, and what conservation groups are doing to help them make a comeback.

Mongolian Wild Horse

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791763

The Mongolian wild horse was once considered extinct in the wild and only a few existed in zoos. Find out how scientists working together have reintroduced Mongolian wild horses to their former habitat and are helping them take their first steps on the road to recovery.

Gray Whale

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791718

Gray whales live in the Pacific Ocean and can grow to be 50 feet (15 meters) long. Readers will discover how whale hunters brought these huge mammals to near extinction and how people are working together to help these giants of the sea fight for survival.

Whooping Crane

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791695

The whooping crane is a unique bird found only in North America and known for its whooping call great height for a bird. Readers will learn about the whooping crane's fight for survival as hunters killed them for their beautiful feathers and humans drained their wetland habitats to build houses.

American Bison

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791664

The American bison was hunted to near extinction in the 1800s as settlers moved west across what is now the United States. Readers will learn about this animal that is a symbol of the American West and find out what steps were taken to help increase the American bison population.

Golden Lion Tamarin

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791671

The small golden lion tamarin is known for its brownish-red mane, long tail, and territorial nature. Readers will learn about these creatures and how destruction of their coastal forest habitat almost led to their extinction. Find out how zoos and conservationists have collaborated to save the golden lion tamarin.

Gray Bat

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791725

Many people are afraid of bats, but like every other living thing they play in important role in nature. Readers will learn about cave dwelling gray bats, how they became endangered, and how government leaders and scientists have teamed up to save these furry, flying creatures.

Asian Carp

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793453

Asian carp have big appetites and can leap out of the water when startled. They were brought to the United States from their native Asian habitats to control algae growth on fish farms. Find out what happened when some of these big, jumping fish escaped and made their way up the Mississippi River.

American Mink

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793484

American mink have beautiful, thick, glossy fur. At one time, many were exported to other countries where farmers raised them for their fur. Find out what happened to native species when fur went out of fashion and many minks were released into the wild.

Cane Toad

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793415

Cane toads are known for their warty skin and poison glands. They were brought to Australia and other places to help control pests that were harming crops. Learn more about how the cane toad has gone from being farmer's friend to an unwanted pest.

Gray Squirrel

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793446

Gray squirrels are known for their bushy tails and hoarding habits. These North American natives were imported to parts of Europe and South Africa as pets, but quickly went from pets to unwanted pests. Learn more about the problems caused by invasive gray squirrels and what can be done to solve them.

Emerald Ash Borer

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793422

Emerald Ash Borers have shiny green bodies and an appetite for ash trees. This native Asian insect hitchhiked to North America and has killed millions of ash trees. Learn more about the emerald ash borer and what is being done to try to stop its spread.

Florida Panther

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795570

The Florida panther once roamed as far west as Louisiana and as far north as Tennessee. Today, these cats are found in just four counties in southern Florida. How did the Florida panther become one of the most endangered animals in the world? Read this book to find out how hunting and other human activities brought the Florida panther to the brink of extinction. Learn what is being done to help it get on the road to recovery.

Grizzly Bear

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795563

The grizzly bear once roamed much of western North America. In the early 1800s, as many as 50,000 grizzly bears lived in the West. As settlers pushed westward, the bears lost much of their habitat. Fewer than 1,000 grizzlies remained in the lower 48 U.S. states when the bear was listed as endangered. Read this book to learn how grizzly bears came close to extinction and find out what is being done to increase their numbers and insure their survival.

Africanized Honey Bee

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793460

Honeybees are known for their familiar buzzing and honey production. Learn how an experiment meant to increase honey production created aggressive Africanized honeybees that have taken over territory and caused big problems for beekeepers, farmers, and anyone unlucky enough to disturb them.

California Condor

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795594

The California condor is the largest bird in North America. Scientists have found condor fossils that are nearly 100,000 years old. As more people settled in the American west, however, condors lost much of their habitat to human development. By 1982, fewer than 25 California condors lived in the wild. Read this book to find out more about California condors, how they came close to extinction, and what people are doing do help make sure condors stay on the road to recovery.

Bald Eagle

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795587

The bald eagle is known to people around the world as a symbol of the United States. In the early 1800s, as many as 100,000 bald eagles lived in the United States. By the 1960s, the familiar bird of prey was nearly extinct. What happened? Read this book to find out how human activity brought the handsome eagle close to extinction. Discover how human efforts helped it fight back and once again become a familiar sight in North American skies.

Animals

Stuart Levine (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795723

The Hands on Science series provide students with background on key concepts in Science. Each title includes engaging hands on exercises that help bring the concepts to life for kids. Real World Science: Animals, provides information on the basic needs of animals, and the body parts and behaviors that help animals meet their needs.

From Birds to... Aircraft

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610805841

Learn how birds inspired inventors to create gliders, balloons, and airplanes.

From Kingfishers to... Bullet Trains

Wil Mara (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610805858

Learn how scientists have looked toward the kingfisher for inspiration in making high-speed trains quieter.

From Locusts to... Automobile Anti-Collision Systems

Wil Mara (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610805889

Learn how scientists were inspired by locusts to create advanced anti-collision systems for automobiles.