A Cincinnati Zoo book

Describes the status of the Sumatran rhinoceros as one of the most endangered animals in the world and relates the story of Bagus, a specimen who was captured in the wild and sent to the Cincinnati Zoo as part of a new breeding program to save the species from extinction.

Text and photographs present the story of a cheetah at the Cincinnati Zoo, who is part of the "Cat Ambassador Program" that sends endangered cats to schools to give children a close-up look at animals that need human help to survive.

Text and photographs discuss the importance of plants and what can be done to protect some kinds of plants that face extinction.

Text and color photographs introduce the animals that make up this group of mammals.

Examines such endangered species as the barn owl, birdwing butterfly, and tomato frog and discusses the attempts to save them through captive breeding programs.