This title examines poaching past to present from early wildlife refuges to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers. Organizations regulating the process are discussed as are opposing viewpoints and solutions such as education and pollution control. A timeline, glossary, index, and historic and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. An infographic shows how the reader can learn more and get involved. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.