Julesburg Public Library

Examines how the actions of humans have negatively affected animals and discusses how animals can be protected and rescued.

Asian elephants are majestic creatures. But they are in danger. Humans are harming them and destroying their homes. Yet there is still hope for Asian elephants. Many people around the world have made it their mission to help these special animals. Conservationists are working hard to save them, and young people just like you are taking action to help. Find out inside how you too can make it your mission to save Asian elephants.

Problems such as ocean pollution, oil spills, and hunting have caused marine animals, birds, and fish to become endangered.

"Learn about the illegal hunting of protected animal species, from what methods poachers use to how governments and other organizations are fighting to end poaching."--

Inspired by a real incident, this look at the pollution crisis in our oceans follows one of the ducks as it is washed away on ocean currents, encountering plastic-endangered whales and sea turtles and passing through the giant floating island of marine debris known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. A picture book with an ultimately hopeful message about environmental issues and the state of our oceans. An end map documents the widely scattered journey...

Describes rain forest ecosystems, endangered species of tropical and temperate rain forests, and conservation efforts that may make a difference.

A photodocumentary book by journalist and writer Cathleen Burnham. It is the first book in her WAKA (World Association of Kids and Animals) series, six forthcoming books for young readers that profile wildlife preservation efforts being undertaken by kids around the globe. An inspiring story of a 10-year-old girl named Doyli who lives on an isolated island in the rainforest region of Peru. She rescues orphaned wild monkeys, and then cares for them...

In this book, "kids can discover some of the world's most diverse and fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and invertebrates, from those they can spot in their backyard to more endangered species in jungles, deserts, and freezing oceans. They'll also learn about conservation efforts and how to help protect wildlife and the planet"--Amazon.com.

"When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of animals, and she went to study them in the wild as soon as she could. Jane lived with chimpanzees in their natural habitat and became famous for her pioneering approach to research. She now educates the public on animal rights This moving book features stylish illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with...

Poaching and war damaged an isolated wilderness in West Zambia, reducing its lion population to just one: Lady, the last lioness. Witness Lady's fight for survival in this evocative narrative on the decline, fall, and rebirth of the Liuwa Plains. Follow Lady as she grapples with a landscape altered by human hands and discover how both Lady and humankind restore balance to the environment. More than a story about one brave lion, The Lioness offers...