Description Shares stories and facts that reveal the real-life survival challenges that have caused elephants to become endangered, and provides information about what kids can do to support conservation efforts. National Geographic Kids Mission: Animal Rescue is a dynamic series that taps into kids' interest in animals and their passion for saving them. In each book, kids discover true stories about animals and the challenges they face, reports and tips from National Geographic explorers in the field, and hands-on activities and rescue challenges for kids who want to help make a difference.