Schlaepfer, Gloria G

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the two species of African rhinoceros and examines efforts to protect them from extinction.

Presents a short study of how the United States came to acquire the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803.

Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of various species of constrictor snakes, their relationship with humans, and how to keep one as a pet.

Provides information on the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of elephant species.

Provides information about cheetahs, looking at their prehistoric origins and evolution, discussing where they live, their appearance and biology, social order, mating habits and life cycle, and hunting abilities and prey, and considering disease and other problems that pose threats to the cheetah.

Presents an introduction to butterflies, in simple text with illustrations, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.