Provides information on endangered species, including how endangered plants and animals are faring today, what factors can lead an animal or plant species on a path toward extinction, what steps are being taken to help protect endangered animals and plants, and more.

Bees are disappearing--but they aren't the only species at risk. Populations of fireflies, butterflies, and ladybugs have all been declining in recent years, too. This book explains the growth, spread, and recent declines of each of these four types of insects and shows just how much bugs matter to our world.

Describes several species of lower primates, including the lemur, aye-aye, galago, loris, and tarsier, and their endangered status.

"Introduces and explains facts about rhinoceroses"--

"From where elephant habitats are found to what it's like to be an elephant to why elephants are endangered and who has been working hard to save them, this book gives readers all the facts they know to become elephant experts"--

In her heartwarming New York Times bestsellers Unlikely Friendships and last year's Unlikely Loves, Jennifer Holland revealed the surprising emotional bonds that exist between animals of different species. Her books spent dozens of weeks on bestseller lists and caught the attention of major media from CBS This Morning to USA Today. Why? Because she opened our eyes to the rich inner lives of animals, showing us that the power of love and friendship...

"Describes the life cycle and characteristics of African elephants, including physical and environmental threats to the species"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of California condors.

"Describes the life cycle and characteristics of pandas, including physical and environmental threats to the species"--Provided by publisher.

The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and monsters. Mr. Link only wants to find the missing branch of his sasquatch family, the yeti of Tibet, and hires Sir Frost to help him search. Unfortunately, Adelina Fortnight -- a fierce woman who has crossed paths with Sir Frost before -- holds the only map, and they are pursued by a villain hired by the Adventuring Society who would like Mr. Link's...