Ryden, Hope

Presents a photograph of an African animal for each letter of the alphabet.

Ten-year-olds Greta and Lindsay are best friends who share an interest in rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife. But when Greta's unemployed father gets a job in another town, Lindsay is afraid she'll lose Greta's friendship.

Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural environment of a coyote family.

Illustrations and text present a different insect for each letter of the alphabet, from ants and aphids to zebra longwing.

Presents photographs and includes end notes about characteristics of wild animals found in different parts of North America, arranged alphabetically from alligator to Zone-tailed hawk.

Discusses fifteen wild cousins of the dog.

Common links are explored between domestic cats and various types of wild cats that inhabit the Earth.

Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics and habits of the beaver and illustrate the beneficial effects of his work on the environment that he inhabits.

Tells of the decline in the bald eagle population and describes the efforts under way to help the bird make a recovery.

Describes the habits and characteristics of the stubby-tailed spotted wild cat that is native to North America.