Kingfisher Knowledge is a comprehensive series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Using lively, engaging text and state-of-the-art digital artwork the series covers an immense range of subjects in impressive depth and is a major educational resource.Endangered Planet examines the health of the ecosystems that support life on Earth. It explores how human activity is influencing every habitat in the world, from the remote areas of New Guinea to over-populated, polluted cities. With time running out, this book is an essential reminder of our responsibilities to safeguard our fragile home.