Although she is not the biggest or strongest or fastest zebra, Zeely practices very hard, with the help of Speedy Cheetah, and wins a spot on the Zebra All Star Racing Team.
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.
Zella the zebra helps Zack the ostrich when he is young and helpless and when he grows up Zack returns the favor by saving Zella's young offspring from a lion.
Presents photographs and information about zebras, discussing their physical appearance and abilities, habits and habitats, eating behaviors, mating practices, and the lives of foals.