This is the “go-to” science book for all ages. Wonderful photographs, illustrations, maps, graphs, and well-written text means this book has something for everyone. Young non-readers will want to look at the great pictures, like the one of the dodo bird. Readers will find amazing facts about extinct and endangered animals and plants. Adults will enjoy the thorough coverage of the topics from what is a species to what are invasive plants and animals and how do they impact and threaten other species. Such a wonderful book to have in your library! This hardcover version even has a CD of clipart.
National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia: 2,500 Animals with Photos, Maps, and More!
By Lucy Spelman National Geographic Children's Books, 2012
ISBN: 1426310226 Ages 8-12
Take a long look at this one. This is the mother of all animal books, covering 2,500 different species. Pictures, pictures and more pictures. Great explanation of how animals are classified, with chapters on migration, adaptation, and lots more.
What Do You See?: A Lift-the-Flap Book About Endangered Animals (Little Green Books)
By Stephen Krensky Little Simon; Ltf Brdbk edition, 2009
ISBN: 1416971238 Ages 2-5
This book is a great introduction to endangered species for little learners. This poetry board book is just what little hands need, complete with flaps to reveal the mystery animal.
Almost Gone: The World's Rarest Animals (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
By Steve Jenkins HarperCollins, 2006
ISBN: 0060536004 Ages 4-8
Fun cut paper art brings a unique twist to a very important topic. Learn about the rarest animals on the planet. Find out what we can do to save them. Great book for the early reader.
Why Plants Become Extinct (My Science Library, 3-4)
By Julie K Lundgren Rourke Publishing, 2012
ISBN: 1618102222 Ages 8 and up
Great color photographs and impressive diagrams partner up with the important science of endangered plants in a text-like format. Fascinating facts are found throughout the book. At the end, there is a quiz to assess what you have learned.