Describes the physical characteristics of the plains zebra and follows the activities of a zebra herd over the course of one year as they feed, fight, mate, give birth, search for water, and encounter other animals on the African plains.
With the help of a trio of zebras from the Serengeti, sixth-grader Becky faces her battle with leukemia, her family's fears for her, her competition with a hypocritical classmate, and the possibility that she might die.
Describes the evolution of zebras, their physical characteristics, behavior, natural habitat and the efforts of conservationists to help them survive in an increasingly hostile environment.