"A stunningly beautiful book as well as an eloquent appeal and a consciousness raiser." - The Horn Book
Tigers, ground iguanas, partula snails, and even white-rumped vultures are in danger of disappearing altogether. Using the experiences of a few endangered species as examples, Martin Jenkins highlights the ways human behavior can either threaten or conserve the amazing animals that share our planet. Vicky White's stunning portraits of rare creatures offer a glimpse of nature's grace and beauty - and give us a powerful reason to preserve it.

Martin Jenkins, a conservation biologist, has written several nonfiction books for children, including Ape, Grandma Elephant's in Charge, The Emperor's Egg, and Chameleons Are Cool. He lives in Cambridge, England.
Vicky White worked as a zookeeper for several years before earning an M.A. in natural history illustration from London's Royal College of Art. She made her picture book debut with Ape. She lives in Middlesex, England.