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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
PUBLISHER
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$14.50
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Description
Ages: 13 and Up
Created in response to global concern for the environment, Encyclopedia
of Endangered Wildlife raises awareness of how and why animal and plant
species are disappearing today 1,000 to 10,000 times faster than the natural
rate of extinction. Entries include 285 species profiles, the complete text of
the Endangered Species Act, 16 articles, interviews with 13 world-renowned
scientists, and interactive maps.
Gather In-Depth Information!
285 species profiles include details about each species’ limited
distribution and the causes for its endangered status. Spark Analysis and
Debate! 16 research articles discuss the introduction of alien species,
fragmentation and destruction of habitats, over-exploitation, and chains of
extinction.
Take Action!
Learn what legislation has already been passed to protect wildlife.
Discover what more can be done to solve local and global environmental issues.
* Produced under the patronage of UNESCO and in consultation with the
National Museum of Natural History (Paris)
* More than 400 photos
* Complete text of U.S. Endangered Species Act and similar legislation
from other countries
* 100 animations (including interactive maps)
* 50 minutes of videos
System Requirements
Windows
Windows 98, Me, XP
Pentium 75 MHz or faster processor
16 MB RAM
10 MB free hard disk space
640x480 monitor, 16-bit color
16-bit sound card & speakers
4X CD-ROM drive
Macintosh
Mac OS 7.5.3–9.2, OS X Classic
Power Macintosh or better
16 MB RAM
10 MB free hard disk space
640x480 monitor, thousands of colors
4X CD-ROM drive
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