Was it too late to save the American alligator? For millions of years, this amazing creature had lived peacefully in North America. Yet by the 1960s, years of hunting, pollution, and land… More →
America's Animal Comebacks
In these true tales of wildlife survival, children discover how many of America's most beautiful and fascinating animals have often come close to dying out. Yet through the inspiring and heroic efforts of people who stepped in when all seemed lost, these endangered animals not only came back from the brink of extinction, but in many cases are thriving once again. Through these heartfelt stories of animal survival, kids learn how Americans and their government can make a difference in protecting their country's endangered wildlife. Full-color photographs and a habitat map enrich these true tales of conservationism and courage. America's Animal Comebacks is written in a narrative nonfiction format that is intended to grab kids' attention and engage struggling readers.
Was it too late to save the Bald Eagle? For hundreds of years, this amazing bird lived peacefully in North America. Yet by the 1940s, years of hunting, land encroachment, and the deadly… More →
Was it too late to save the California condor? For thousands of years, these amazing birds soared above North America. Yet by the mid-1900s, hunting and contaminated food supplies had pushed… More →
Was it too late to save the Florida manatee? For thousands of years, this gentle sea creature had lived peacefully in the warm waters around Florida. Yet by the 1970s, years of hunting and… More →
Was it too late to save the grizzly bear? For hundreds of years, this amazing creature had lived peacefully in North America. Yet by 1935, years of land encroachment and hunting had pushed… More →
Was it too late to save the southern sea otter? Thousands of these furry sea creatures once lived off the coast of California. Yet by the 1970s, years of hunting, water pollution, and boating More →