Rinard, Judith E

Focuses on previously endangered species that have made comebacks and avoided extinction through world efforts toward wildlife conservation.

Text and photos highlight the newborn care of puppies by their mothers and their subsequent selection, training, and care as pets.

Milestones in the development of flight illustrated from the collection of the National Air and Space Museum. Includes early airplanes, war planes, space travel, the international space station, and the future of flight.

Describes the functions of a zoo and the care and treatment given to the animals that live there.

Describes the after-dark activities of many nocturnal animals.

Depicts mountain animals from all over the world, including the mountain lion, llama, rock hyrax, and ibex.

Describes many of the animals that can be found at the edge of the sea or in the sea itself.

Highlights the major milestones in flight history, with illustrations from the collections of the National Air and Space Museum, and includes information on the development of flight and diagrams explaining flight science and technology.

Children demonstrate proper care of pets and of sick or helpless wild animals who may need our help from time to time.

Describes briefly the characteristics of the various animals that live underneath the soil.