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"The African Penguin population is critically low, due to various factors including climate change. Scientists and volunteers with a South African organization are helping to rescue these endangered birds by rearing abandoned chicks."-- Despite South African government efforts to protect the penguin colonies and their ocean fish supply, young penguins still struggle to survive. Fuzzy chicks waiting for food in open nests may overheat in the sun or...

Dogs are working with humans to find new ways to solve environmental problems and conserve wildlife, just a few of which are sniffing out invasive species and poisons, as well as identifying wildlife traffickers.

From the Sibert medal winning author of TEAM MOON and the bestselling GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING comes a riveting, timely account of panda conservation efforts in China, perfect for budding environmentalists and activists.

"The Great White Shark Scientist is the latest ocean adventure from the venerable team of Sy Montgomery and Keith Ellenbogen. In it, they follow Dr. Greg Skomal, biologist and head of the Massachusetts Shark Research Program, as he strives to better understand the habits and habitats of Great Whites in order to save this amazing, if maligned, creature of the deep."

Profiles the elusive coati, a relative of the raccoon, its' life cycle and the efforts to preserve its existence in the wild.

Water is a necessity of life on earth. Learn ways to protect it while learning water's story.

When the city restricts water usage, Luz, with her friends and neighbors, strive to conserve and reuse what little water they have access to and protest the new soda factory using the spring water at a nearby pond.

"Amur leopards are the rarest big cats in the world. But thanks to scientists' new, innovative efforts to study them and breed a reserve population, these majestic cats have a chance to come back."--

"Find out why gorillas are in danger of dying out, what effect these animals have on the environment, and what people are doing to save them from extinction"-- Examines why gorillas are endangered, discussing their effect on the environment and exploring how people are trying to save them.

"This book details the life and habits of blue whales."--