Was it too late to save the American bison? For thousands of years, this remarkable creature had lived peacefully in North America. Yet by 1889, years of hunting had pushed the animal to the… More →
America's Animal Comebacks
In these true tales of wildlife survival, children discover how many of America's most beautiful and fascinating animals have often come close to dying out. Yet through the inspiring and heroic efforts of people who stepped in when all seemed lost, these endangered animals not only came back from the brink of extinction, but in many cases are thriving once again. Through these heartfelt stories of animal survival, kids learn how Americans and their government can make a difference in protecting their country's endangered wildlife. Full-color photographs and a habitat map enrich these true tales of conservationism and courage. America's Animal Comebacks is written in a narrative nonfiction format that is intended to grab kids' attention and engage struggling readers.
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Was it too late to save the black-footed ferret? Thousands of these furry creatures had once lived on the great plains of North America. Yet by the 1980s, millions of prairie dogs--the… More →
Was it too late to save the Florida manatee? For thousands of years, this gentle sea creature had lived peacefully in the warm waters around Florida. Yet by the 1970s, years of hunting and… More →
Was it too late to save the Florida panther? For hundreds of years these large cats roamed the entire southeastern United States. Yet by the 1950s, years of hunting and habitat loss had… More →
Would wolves ever live in Yellowstone National Park again? The animals had once roamed freely there for thousands of years. Yet by 1926, hunters and ranchers had killed the entire population. More →
Was it too late to save the grizzly bear? For hundreds of years, this amazing creature had lived peacefully in North America. Yet by 1935, years of land encroachment and hunting had pushed… More →
Was it too late to save the red wolf? For hundreds of years, these remarkable creatures had roamed freely across North America. Yet by the 1960s, red wolves were pushed to the brink of… More →