"Asian elephants and Mexican long-nosed bats are two examples of endangered mammals. Few of them exist in the wild. Other mammals have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can you do to help?"--
Examines how the hunting of the Atlantic gray whale led to its extinction in the early 1700's, describes the physical characteristics, habits, and threats to the survival of the gray whale, and discusses ancient and modern whaling methods.
"With help from his friends Ben and Eva, Astro the Alien learns about the extinct woolly mammoth by comparing it to living elephants and visiting an exhibit. Includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list"--