McClung, Robert M

A survey of the past and present wildlife of Europe, Asia, Africa, Madagascar and the Islands of the Indian Ocean, the Malay Archipelago, Australia, and New Zealand. Includes a discussion on the future of wildlife.

Examines the plight of six endangered birds, including the bald eagle and California condor, and discusses the latest research on their reproduction.

Discusses the production, fertilization, and development of the eggs of mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, insects, and lower forms of animals.

Traces the life cycle of the common starfish found on the eastern coast of the United States. Also introduces other marine animals that share its habitat.

Text and photographs discuss animals that build their own homes including beavers, crayfish, and bees.

A fictionalized biography of the legendary hero of the Old West, who as a fur trapper in 1823, survived an attack by a grizzly bear.

Describes the performing career of the elephant Old Bet, whose traveling exhibition under the management of Hackaliah Bailey in the early nineteenth century gave rise to the tradition of the American circus.