Describes and illustrates with color photographs and artwork some of the endangered animal species found on the world's islands and explains what has contributed to their endangered status.

Describes some animal species in the southern continents of South America, Africa, and Australia and the various factors that have contributed to their endangerment. Illustrated with color photographs and reproductions of artwork depicting selected animals.

As Lily, Katie, and Jasper try to return home after their adventures in Delaware, they face a protoplasmic monster, sleeping gas, a runaway rice cart, sentient lobsters, and spies of the Awful and Adorable Autarch of Dagsboro.

"Explores the climate patterns El Niño and La Niña, including the causes and effects, how scientists study and track them, and stories from survivors and rescue workers who witnessed the weather disasters caused by them"--Provided by publisher.