Photographic exploration of wolves in the wild, with text that discusses the bond between people and wolves, an examination of the complex wolf society, and descriptions of conservation strategies.

"Who would have guessed that crows are second only to humans as toolmakers and tool users? That they have complex family lives surprisingly similar to our own? That their vocalizations share much in common with human languages?" "This celebration of crow consciousness discusses the basic biology of crows, as well as their family structure, tricky social interactions, communication skills, incredible tool-using capabilities, and impact on the human...

Beginning in the mid-nineteenth century, families headed west to build ranches and start new lives in the cattle business. Their daughters were raised on the range with an independent spirit and horses in their blood. Chronicles the lives of cowgirls, from their gear to their social status, profiling famous cowgirls including Calamity Jane, Fannie Sperry, and Annie Oakley.

A comprehensive, nontechnical guide to the biology and ecology of the prairies, or the Great Plains grasslands, of the United States and Canada.

Explores the amazing variety of habitats of the three species of wildcats--the lynx, the bobcat, and the mountain lion which can be found inhabiting deserts, swamps, grasslands, or mountain peaks. The explanatory text is accompanied by over 90 photographs.