Petty, Kate

Sam visits the dentist, gets a filling, has his teeth polished, has an x-ray, and also gets a sticker and a new toothbrush.

Presents a children's book that takes a look at baby elephants and describes how the older elephants protect the young, how the baby feeds, and how they learn and play.

Describes how chimpanzees are born and cared for and how they learn to find food and communicate with other members of their group.

Follows the lives of lion cubs from their birth to age three or four, explaining how they get around, family relationships, what they eat, and how they play and learn.

Examines the many facets of whales and dolphins, including physical characteristics, breathing, hunting, migration, and reproduction.

Brief text and illustrations describe the natural environment, culture, and day-to-day life of the Eskimo.

Provides step-by-step, illustrated instructions for constructing a castle with its own base and moat and human and animal figures out of easily available materials.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of gerbils and provides drawings and photographs of different varieties.

Briefly describes the characteristics and behavior of dogs, with drawings and photographs of different breeds.

Examines the properties and uses of soil and describes how it functions as both a home for plants and animals and as a building material.