Being endangered -- A closer look at the categories -- The Arctic habitat -- Polar bears -- Snowy owls -- Walruses -- Blue whales -- Reindeer -- Now extinct -- Success stories -- Save the animals!.
Summary:
The animals that call the Arctic home are animals who love the cold. They're made for it! As Earth's temperatures rise and global warming worsens, Arctic animals will have fewer places to call home. Inside this colorful and important volume, readers will see numerous threatened Arctic animals and learn why they are suffering. The book includes general information about what it means to be on the scale of threatened species, followed by specific examples. The text is paired with gorgeous photographs, charts, and maps to help create a well-rounded approach to this essential conservation topic. Readers also learn how they themselves, even in a small way, can help save Arctic animals.
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