Bookverdict.com

Gr 5–7—Even in the midst of what Castaldo (and many scientists) dub the "sixth great era of mass extinction," there have been successful efforts to salvage endangered species. Here she profiles seven such initiatives—all animals and all North American, except for the Galapagos tortoises—with quick side glances at several other examples. Some of her selected species, such as the whooping crane (at one time 16 were left in the wild) and the California condor (five, including just one fem...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

While many American animals are endangered, the seven profiled here have come back from the brink of extinction. Each chapter discusses the reason fo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

While many American animals are endangered, the seven profiled here have come back from the brink of extinction. Each chapter discusses the reason for th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More