America's Animal Comebacks

Vibrant pictures and a child-friendly layout make this series a wonderful addition to any elementary school library. The series focuses on animals that were once considered extinct and are now “back.” The facts are beautifully laid out. Each page contains one or more pictures, and additional information in captions or a fact box. The books explain the deaths of the animals and tell the history of the population declines. The authors then bring readers up to date on the animals’ current status and their future. Each book in the series includes a fact page and a page showing other species that are endangered or extinct. This is a nonfiction series that all students will want to read for pleasure due to the high interest content. Recommended.