Parker, Barbara Keevil

Examines the physical characteristics, homes, hunting prowess, and behaviors of the North American lynx, and includes discussion of the relationship between people and lynxes.

Examines the life of sixteenth-century Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes, author of "Don Quixote, " discussing his youth, his stint as a chamberlain to a Vatican official, his military career, and his multiple prison terms.

Describes ticks including their habitat, life cycle, and dangers to people.

Presents a children's book on Cheetahs, the world's fastest land animal and includes information on their habitat, hunting skills, raising their young, and efforts to stop illegal poaching of cheetah skins.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and behavior of giraffes, as well as efforts to protect them.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the gray wolf and the red wolf.

Photographs and text profile the giraffe, the tallest animal in the world.

Presents the highlights of the life of a nineteenth century crusader who spent much of her life involved in the temperance, abolitionist, and women's rights movements.