Johnson, Sylvia A

Presents information about the physical characteristics, behavior, and history of ferrets and discusses keeping and caring for these animals as pets.

A young boy learns about elephants from a visit to the zoo, attending the circus, and reading at home.

Luke and Ted learn about the habits and characteristics of lions when their uncle, a wildlife photographer, shows them films he took in Africa.

Describes sixty animals that inhabit deserts, grasslands, temperate and tropical forests, mountains, and polar regions.

Describes the development of the potato, including information on planting seed potatoes, sprouting, the growth of the plant and its underground tubers, and the role played by tubers in the life of the potato plant.

Explores the physical characteristics and habits of ten animals that live in the tropical forest--the ocelot, golden spider monkey, tiger, giant anteater, two-toed sloth, leopard, Malayan tapir, chimpanzee, okapi, and emerald tree boa.

Examines Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and discusses supporting theories, opposition from clergy, legal cases related to evolution, and more.

Introduces the phenomenon of bird song, explains how and why birds sing, describes how scientists learn about bird communication, and indicates the dangers to songbirds due to changes in their habitats.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, diet, and life cycle of different kinds of cobras.