Presents the penguins of the Edinburgh zoo, telling how they are caught and cared for; examines the evolution of the penguin and his adaptation to the climatic changes of Antarctica; and describes the life and habits of the Ad?lie and Emperor penguins.
Explains what elements make a forest and the parts they play, the growth of a tree, the importance of forests to man for their products and conservation effects, and ways in which man works to preserve the forests in the face of threats from fire and disease.
A young boy and girl see lights at night on an offshore island, row out to the island and discover a cave, and eventually, during a storm, solve the question of what is going on out there.
