Petty, Kate

Distinguishes between crocodiles and alligators and discusses their habitats, feeding habits, hunting behavior, reproduction, and hibernation.

Describes the first few weeks in a lion cub's life; how it is fed, how it learns to walk and run, and how it learns to cooperate with other members of its pack.

Examines the functions and characteristics of different kinds of helicopters, including military and police helicopters.

Text and pictures introduce some different kinds of trucks and the work they do.

Describes a variety of racing cars and the kinds of races in which they are used.

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

Color photographs and simple text describe the birth and development of a bear cub, its mother's care, and its social interaction.

Presents an introduction to the giant panda, and follows the life of panda cubs from birth until they leave home, describing what they eat, how they move, and how they play and learn.

Examines how tiger cubs grow and learn, how their mother teaches them to stalk and hunt, and how they play.