Examines the many reasons for the extinction and near-extinction of animal species. Discusses how some nearextinctions have been reversed. . .

Discusses the giant panda, why it is an endangered species, and efforts by the World Wildlife Fund and other people to save the giant panda.

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

Quin Zisheng and her family rescue a starving giant panda and see that it gets help at the Panda Research Center. Similar fictional vignettes combined with factual information focus on the behavior and endangered situation of the panda.

Describes the changing relationship between whales and people, discussing how humans once hunted these air-breathing sea mammals and now work to save them from extinction.

Briefly describes some of the dangers caused mainly by humans for such animals as otters, sea turtles, seals, penguins, polar bears, and whales.

Satchel O'Rye, devoted son of an impoverished couple in a dying rural town, must weigh in balance the life of his most cherished dog and the freedom of a rare striped tiger.

Provides descriptions of physical characteristics and habits of some of the most at-risk birds in the world, with explanations of why they are endangered and what can be done to protect them.