For hundreds of years, humans have slaughtered rhinos for their horns. Now all five species are endangered - with some on the brink of extinction. This book looks at: • the role of "mega… More →

To lay eggs, a sea turtle swims thousands of miles to the beach where she was born. This long journey is fraught with danger. In many cases, the beaches are now full of hotels, people, and… More →

Tigers are beautiful cats that may disappear from the Earth forever. Once there were eight species, but three are now extinct. The remaining tiger species are also facing extinction. In this… More →

Overhunting of the wolf in Europe and North America almost led to the extinction of the species in the twentieth century. Today, the beauty and mystique of wolves has created a new wave of… More →

The beautiful striped skin of the zebra has long been prized by hunters. Sadly, only one species of zebra is currently not endangered. This colorful and informative book covers topics such as More →

Don't get left in the dark! Learn about new, old, and alternative forms of energy for running vehicles, creating heat, and bringing power to homes and industries. This timely series… More →

Are you fascinated by insects? Welcome to the field of entomology. This book shows how entomologists study insects to learn about Earth's history, find ways to prevent the spread of diseases… More →

This series is designed to encourage young children to actively participate in caring for their environment. Each book focuses on one fundamental principle of conservation and explains what… More →

The way we live affects our environment. Environmental Chemistry takes a look at how chemistry-related inventions have both helped and harmed our environment. Readers will learn the science… More →

Environmental scientists look at their natural surroundings and think about future generations. They want to understand how the human activities of today are affecting the health of the… More →