Simmons, Randy T.

Endangered species / by Randy T. Simmons. - San Diego : Greenhaven Press, c2002. - 112 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Critical thinking about environmental issues . - Critical thinking about environmental issues series .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-103).

How endangered are the world's species? -- does the u.s. endangered species act save species? -- species vs. people -- saving species around the world -- facing up to the future.

Investigates how serious the threat is to certain species called endangered, the effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act, global responsibility to protect plants and animals, and future concerns.

ISBN: 073771266X (hardback : alk. paper) 0737712651 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2002001265

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Endangered species.

LC Class. No.: QH75 / .S54 2002

Dewey Class. No.: 333.95/22