Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the members of the cat family known by several names: cougar, puma, mountain lion, and panther.

Describes the life-cycle of the quaking aspen, its role in the ecosystem, and the threat to aspens from animals and people.

This book describes the giant panda's physical characteristics, its behavior, its habitats, and its endangered status.

A color-illustrated overview of the humpback whale, covering its diet, migrations, behavior, life cycle, and threats to survival.

The tiger is one of nature’s most perfect predators. With their long teeth,(up to 2.5 inches!) tigers have killed more people than any other mammal. They live in a wide variety of habitats, with temperatures ranging from –30 to 118 degrees F. In spite of their adaptable nature and skillful hunting, tigers are nearly extinct. Three of the eight varieties of tigers are completely extinct, with the other five precariously hanging on. Humans have hunted...

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the common and the pygmy hippopotamus.

Full-color, illustrated photographs describe various species of shark, their physical characteristics, behavior, habits, and habitats.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the zebra.