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Little brown bats do us a big favor. They eat huge numbers of insects! That helps limit the spread of diseases and the damage that insects do to farm crops. But in recent years, large populations of little brown bats have been dying off each winter. Is a virus killing them? Could climate change or pesticides be the cause? Or is it something else? Follow a team of dedicated scientists working to save the little brown bats in this real-life science mystery.

"Red wolves had been hunted until only fourteen survived in the wild. So scientists hatched a daring plan-capture all of the wild red wolves and breed them in captivity. Discover the story of their recovery"--

"Where do inventors find inspiration? Sometimes they look to animals! Author Sandra Markle presents twelve animal adaptations and the amazing inventions they've inspired"--

"After oil was discovered in Nubian giraffes' habitat, conservationists needed to move some of them across a river to safer territory. But there was no bridge and giraffes can't swim. Follow this unusual -- and successful -- rescue!"--

African Penguins are in trouble, and many people are trying to help. Scientists and volunteers are working together in South Africa to create a hopeful future for these birds, one fluffy chick at a time. Full color.

"Follow along on scientific expeditions to a remote area of the Honduran rain forest where an ancient city once stood. Discover artifacts as well as incredible animals that are flourishing there free from human influence"--

Did you know that rats can be heroes? In the southern African nation of Mozambique, these amazing rats (which are the size of a small house cat) have helped clear landmines. And that's just one of the incredible stories in this book.Award-winning author Sandra Markle has collected wonderful true stories about animals that have rescued humans-and other animals. With fabulous photographs of the featured animals, this book is sure to appeal to animal lovers everywhere!

Award-winning science writer Sandra Markle shares the story of the only type of bear to live entirely in a desert habitat.

When deforestation put golden lion tamarins close to extinction, scientists took action. This suspenseful success story required breeding tamarins in zoos, reintroducing them to the wild, and planting a tree "bridge" to expand their habitat.

Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Find out how scientists are working to study and protect these gentle giants of the ocean.