Describes interesting birds such as the flightless single-wattled cassowary; the brown pelican, whose beak holds more than its belly; the graceful swimmer, the hoatzin, and others.
Photographs and drawings introduce twenty unusual microscopic organisms, including the red blood cell, influenza virus, head louse, and red spider mite.
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of twenty unusual snakes, including the dwarf puff adder, cat-eyed snake, and Brazilian rainbow boa.
