Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of gray wolves.

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, life cycle, and endangered status of tigers.

"The astrobiologist Theo Byrne searches for life throughout the cosmos while single-handedly raising his unusual nine-year-old, Robin, following the death of his wife. Robin is a warm, kind boy who spends hours painting elaborate pictures of endangered animals. He's also about to be expelled from third grade for smashing his friend in the face. As his son grows more troubled, Theo hopes to keep him off psychoactive drugs. He learns of an experimental...

Profiles twelve endangered species around the world, including giraffes, gorillas, giant pandas, and polar bears, and describes why it is important to save each animal from extinction.

"Information about some of the more important and interesting endangered animals of Asia, including the animal's common name, scientific name, and conservation status; also includes a map showing the range of each animal featured; and a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--

"Information about some of the more important and interesting endangered animals of South America, including the animal's common name, scientific name, and conservation status; also includes a map showing the range of each animal featured; and a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--

Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals.

An ancient desert dweller -- The slow and steady tortoise -- Female or male? -- Beat the heat -- Eating and drinking -- Mating and nesting -- Desert babies -- Sleeping through the winter -- Be careful out there! -- Helping human hands.