Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals.

Joe Pickett, a dedicated Wyoming game warden, finds the body of a well-known poacher in his back yard. As Joe starts to investigate, he gets some very strong indications from those in power that he should accept the explanation he's been given and put the matter to rest.

This project addressed movement of nonnative fish into river reaches of critical habitat for endangered fishes from floodplain habitats. Nonnative fishes of the Family Centrarchidae are known to occur in floodplain ponds, backwaters, beaver ponds, washes and irrigation drainage ditches throughout the Grand Valley reach of the Colorado River. The primary objectives of this project were to determine whether the origins and movements of centrarchids...

Discusses what gray wolves are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to gray wolves.

Lists the threatened and endangered species with notations on federal and state status.

"Earth is home to a diverse array of reptiles, mammals, birds, and more. But hunters, habitat loss, and other threats have devastated some species' populations. It's up to humanity to save them. Back from Near Extinction celebrates conservation success stories. Discover the threats these animals face and the measure taken today to ensure theses animals are here tomorrow." -- Page [4] of cover.

Mr. Link recruits explorer Sir Lionel Frost to help find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight, this trio of explorers travels the world to help their new friend.