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Save the Animals

April 22 is Earth Day! This is a great time to learn more about our animal friends and what we can do to help them thrive on the planet that we all call home.

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  • Endangered Animals Atlas

    a Journey Across the World and Into the Wild

    Jackson, Tom, 1972-
    In this richly informative book, discover the reasons why the rich biodiversity of our planet is at risk, and why so many of its creatures are endangered. This guide answers many questions as you journey around the world.
    Book, 2023Beverly, MA : words & pictures, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2023. — J 591.68 JACKSON
  • The Late, Great Endlings

    Stories of the Last Survivors

    Kerbel, Deborah
    Endlings are the last known survivors of a species. Over the past 500 years, thousands of species of plants and animals have become extinct. This book pays homage to these beings with poetry and beautiful illustrations.
    Book, 2022[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2022. — J 591.68 KERBEL
  • Rewilding

    Bringing Wildlife Back Where It Belongs

    Steen, David A., 1979-
    Rewilding means returning animals or plants to places where they used to live. In this book, a conservation biologist introduces kids to the scientists determined to turn back the hands of time to create a greener future.
    Book, 2022New York, NY : Neon Squid US, 2022. — J 333.72 STEEN
  • As Earth's climate changes, natural habitats shift and disappear, causing harm to the animals that live in them. Uncover the problem of climate change, explore the impact on animals, and learn what we can do to help.
    Book, 2022Minneapolis, Minnesota : Bearport Publishing, [2022] — J 333.9541 BERGIN
  • Red Alert!

    Endangered Animals Around the World

    Barr, Catherine, 1965-
    Inspired by the "Red List" database of animals in peril maintained by the IUCN, this brightly illustrated book introduces species from six different habitats on six continents and provides resources for how to help them.
    Book, 2018Watertown, Mass. : Charlesbridge, 2018. — J 591.68 BARR
  • Superpod

    Saving the Endangered Orcas of the Pacific Northwest

    Nickum, Nora,
    Meet the playful and beloved southern resident orcas and the people working to save them from extinction using tactics that vary from medicine and law to drones and dogs.
    Book, 2023Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2023] — J 599.536 NICKUM
  • Gone Is Gone

    Wildlife Under Threat

    Groc, Isabelle,
    This book looks at why species become endangered, how scientists are learning about endangered wildlife, what people are doing to conserve species and ways young people can help take small steps toward big changes.
    Book, 2019Victoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, 2019. — J 591.68 GROC
  • A Day in the Life of the Desert

    6 Desert Habitats, 108 Species, and How to Save Them

    Munro, Roxie,
    On this cross-continental tour, visit six different deserts at different hours of the day and night. Meet desert critters and learn about the challenges they face due to climate change, invasive species and other threats.
    Book, 2023New York : Holiday House, 2023. — J 577.54 MUNRO
  • This gorgeous book highlights the plight of 43 endangered species from around the world, including rare and well-known animals living in freshwater, oceans, forests, mountains, tundras, deserts, grasslands and wetlands.
    Book, 2019San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2019. — J 591.68 MAROTTA
  • Using the experiences of a few endangered species (including tigers) as examples, this stunning book highlights the ways human behavior can either threaten or conserve the amazing animals that share our planet.
    Book, 2011Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2011. — J 591.68 JENKINS
  • Grizzly Bears

    Guardians of the Wilderness

    Backhouse, Frances,
    Grizzlies are one of North America's most iconic wildlife species, but they're disappearing at an alarming rate. Delve into the lives of these incredible bears and discover the vital role that they play in the ecosystem.
    Book, 2023[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2023. — J 599.784 BACKHOU
  • This book profiles twenty endangered species around the world and discusses the dangers they face, the action being taken to protect them and their vital importance on Earth. Find out how you can make a difference!
    Book, 2019Philadelphia : RP Kids, 2019. — J 591.68 CLAYBOU
  • The Woolly Monkey Mysteries

    the Quest to Save a Rainforest Species

    Markle, Sandra,
    No one knows for sure how many woolly monkeys are left in the wild, but without them the rainforest is in trouble. Join scientists on their quest to solve the mysteries surrounding the lives of woolly monkeys before it's too late.
    Book, 2019Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, [2019] — J 599.858 MARKLE
  • This book is filled with all you need to become a blue whale expert! Find out how you can help save the blue whales, and check out the rest of the "Save the..." series to learn about other vulnerable species.
    Book, 2023New York : Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2023. — J 599.5248 TAYLOR
  • Creatures

    How Adventurers, Artists, Scientists -- and You -- Can Protect Earth's Animals

    Debbink, Andrea,
    Featuring seven categories of creatures, this handbook offers a roadmap for change and an invitation to explore the outdoors with fascinating facts, hope-filled stories, and hands-on STEAM activities.
    Book, 2021Philadelphia : Quirk Books, [2021] — J 590 DEBBINK
  • Backyard Bears

    Conservation, Habitat Changes, and the Rise of Urban Wildlife

    Cherrix, Amy
    Part field science, part conservation science, this book looks at black bears - and other animals around the globe - who are rapidly becoming our neighbors in urban and suburban areas.
    Book, 2018Boston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2018. — J 599.785 CHERRIX
  • Butterfly for a King

    Saving Hawaiʻi's Kamehameha Butterflies

    Roth, Susan L.,
    A history of the Hawaiian islands and the native Kamehameha butterfly up to and including current-day efforts of Hawaiʻi's Pulelehua Project, which works to restore the butterfly's declining habitats and population.
    Book, 2021New York : Lee & Low Books Inc., [2021] — J 595.789 ROTH
  • Conservation Canines

    How Dogs Work for the Environment

    Groc, Isabelle,
    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.
    Book, 2021Victoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, 2021. — J 636.7088 GROC