Publisher's Synopsis
Earth's grasslands are home to a colorful menagerie of creatures--from the tiny armored pangolin to the enormous African elephant. In this science text, readers discover the range of threatened animal categories and how they apply to animals of the grasslands. Colorful photographs of grassland animals and environments are sure to grad readers' attention, and charts, maps and sidebars supplement the manageable text, making this a well-rounded approach to the topics of conservation and endangered animals. The text include a range of animals in danger and the problems they face. Also included is information about an extinct grasslands species, and a success story to show readers that even they can make a small difference.
