McCauley, Jane R.

Tell what kids want to know about animals in summer.

Three children accompany their father in a canoe and explore the plant and animal life along a river near their home.

Observes the behavior of several animals during the summer months.

Introduces the physical characteristics and habits of some of the largest animals native to Africa including the elephant, giraffe, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, gorilla, Cape buffalo, lion, and ostrich.

Explains how different animals living in the wild have divergent diets, eating habits, and methods of gathering food for survival.

Pictures and text introduce various birds in different stages of caring for their eggs and their young.

Describes the various places in which animals seek safety and shelter for themselves, for their young, and for their food.

Three children accompany their father in a canoe and explore the plant and animal life along a river near their home.

Observes the behavior of several animals during the summer months.

Describes the different methods of sleep of a variety of mammals, fish, insects, and birds. Includes such details as postures of sleep, location, duration, and special adaptation to habitat.