A condor is an incredible bird. With a wingspan of 10 feet, it seems too large to fly. And yet, winds carry it so efficiently that it may only need to flap once an hour. Sadly, the world came very close to losing the California condor. At one point, only 30 were left. Readers of this book will find out why these birds were so close to extinction and what was done to bring them back. Beautiful photographs show these birds of prey as the majestic animals...

Don't get in a rhino's way. A charging rhino is one of the most dangerous animals in the world. And it may only attack because it can't see well. Rhinos are named for their horns, but tragically these horns are the reason all rhino species are threatened or endangered today. Poachers kill the huge beasts for these trophies. Only about 50 Javan rhinos are left.

Tasmanian devils are feisty marsupials. But they still face many challenges. Leveled text and informative photos highlight these challenges for readers and show off the actions being done to save Tasmanian devils. Special features show the status and life span of Tasmanian devils, highlight their geographic range, and more.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to why manatees are at risk. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--