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Describes various endangered or threatened species around the world, covering their habitat, behavior, and efforts to protect them.

"Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered eagle species, and what people can do to help"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses why certain bird species are endangered and examines such examples as the snail kite, piping plover, and whooping crane.

Describes the history of the condor in North America and the efforts to capture and breed the few remaining California condors to save them from extinction.

"A look at storks, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their long legs, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their threatened status in the world today"--

"A saltmarsh sparrow is looking for a new home. She must find a place with the right plants and must avoid running into windows and loose pets on the beach. Will the sparrow survive and find a new home? This narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, notes on how to help songbirds, further resources, and a glossary"--