Discusses the history, characteristics, behavior, and habitat of gray whales, including population decline and recovery and conservation efforts.

Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of the northern elephant seal, its decline to the brink of extinction, its subsequent recovery under protective laws, and future prospects.

When lions like those who killed his brothers drive Mugambi, his mother, and two sisters from their den on the plains of Africa, the six-week-old cub proves his courage on their perilous journey toward safety.

Discusses the history, physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the California condor, including population decline, conservation efforts, and recovery programs.

Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of the green sea turtle, threats to its existence, and efforts to protect this endangered species.

Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of the American alligator, threats to its existence, and efforts to protect this endangered species.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and history of various species of endangered wolves and attempts being made to ensure their survival.

Gigantic bear -- Disappearance -- Grizzly bear recovery -- Unclear future for grizzlies.

Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of the species of puma known as the Florida panther, threats to its existence, and efforts to protect these animals.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, life cycle, and endangered status of the North American bison. (view table of contents)

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and history of these marine mammals, an endangered species, and discusses attempts being made to effect their survival.

Product Description: Between seven and ten million wild turkeys lived in North America when the first Europeans arrived in the New World. Overhunting and habitat destruction nearly drove wild turkeys to extinction. But laws protecting wild turkeys and projects to reintroduce them have been extremely successful in reestablishing wild turkeys across America...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Fears and misunderstandings have caused people to think of bats as evil, or as carriers of deadly diseases. Consequently, people have killed bats and driven many species to the brink of extinction. Through educational programs, and protective measures, some species of bats in the United States are now recovering...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: North American beavers were almost hunted to extinction for their fine fur. A change in fashion saved them from disappearing, and the conservation movement, early in the twentieth century brought them back. Now, people are working to resolve conflicts caused by beavers flooding property, homes, and roadways...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Discusses the near extinction, return, and future of river otters. (view table of contents)

Discusses the near extinction, return, and future of bald eagles. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Hawthorne's Historical Allegory: An Examination Of The American C, by Becker, John E.