Save Earth's animals!

Learn about the north and south poles and the animals that live there.

Learn about Australia and the exotic endangered animals there.

Learn about the endangered animals that live in North America.

Although the desert is a dry biome, it has a variety of animals. Readers explore both hot and cold deserts, and are introduced to endangered species such as the Sahara Desert's slender-horned gazelle. Also explained, are the subjects of climate change, poaching, and human activities that are affecting the world's deserts. Accessible, informative text illustrates how these threats can be lessened.

Grasslands, savannas, and prairies are different types of rolling plains found across the world. The spread of agriculture and climate change are two of factors affecting animals in this biome. Readers will be introduced to the Asian elephant-which is threatened by both habitat loss and poaching-and learn about efforts that are being made to save the elephants and other grassland animals.

Rain forests cover approximately only 6 percent of the Earth's surface, but they are home to millions of plant and animal species. This lively biodiversity is in danger due to deforestation. Many rain forest animals are threatened as a result of this habitat loss. Readers are introduced to animals such as spider monkeys-several species of which are endangered. Chapters will explain what is being done to preserve the world's rain forests and what still...