Wasatch County Library

When twelve-year-old evil genius Artemis Fowl tries to restore his family fortune by capturing a fairy and demanding a ransom in gold, the fairies fight back with magic, technology, and a particularly nasty troll.

When Artemis Fowl's mother contracts a life-threatening illness, his world is turned upside down. The only hope for a cure lies in the brain fluid of the silky sifaka lemur. Unfortunately, the animal is extinct due to a heartless bargain Artemis himself made as a younger boy. Though the odds are stacked against him, Artemis is not willing to give up. With the help of his fairy friends, the young genius travels back in time to save the lemur and bring...

Briefly describes creatures from river, lake, or wetland habitats that are extinct or currently endangered, such as the Amazon River dolphin, crested ibis, pygmy hog, and painted terrapin.

Illustrations and simple text written in both English and Spanish describe prehistoric giant kangaroos, how and where they lived, and how they became extinct.

Offers a look at how the impact of a giant asteroid changed the planet and may have caused the extinction of the massive beasts who ruled the planet for millions of years.

"Countless animals around the world are in danger of dying out! But why are species going extinct, and what happens when we lose them? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this urgent issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of animal extinction and...

Everyone in town loves Edwina the dinosaur except one little boy who is determined to prove to everyone, including Edwina, that dinosaurs are extinct.

Briefly describes creatures from ocean, coastal, and island habitats that are extinct or currently endangered, such as the blue whale, monk seal, and dodo.