savanna animals

After a hot day on the African savannah, the animals begin to move and make sounds in the cool air of evening.

Colorful photographs and simple text describe the different types of animals that can be found living in the savanna.

"Illustrations and text in this nonfiction volume introduce some of the animals commonly found in savannas. Detailed captions describe each animal, while inset maps show where they live. Special features include a glossary, photographs, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

When Mogo is cast out of his burrow to make room for a new litter, he learns how to survive and as an unlikely friendship with a young baboon blooms, Mogo finds the joy of friendship and love.

Pinduli, a young striped hyena, is hurt by the unkind words of Dog, Lion, and Zebra, but her clever trick in return promotes her clan's survival and spreads harmony throughout the savannah. Includes backmatter notes about hyenas and other animals of the African savannah.

Introduces the African savanna and some of the wildlife that can be found there, including giraffes, lions, baboons, ostriches, and elephants.