Ring, Susan

Provides information about orangutans through a look at Elok, a baby orangutan born at the Memphis Zoo, examining Elok's early life, his parents, and orangutan characteristics and behaviors; and discusses how zoos can help prevent orangutan extinction.

Provides information about hippopotamuses through a look at Herbie, a calf born at the Toldeo Zoo, examining his early life, his parents, and other hippopotamus characteristics and behaviors; and discusses how zoos can help prevent hippopotamus extinction.

Presents an introduction to the concept of big and small, in simple text with photographs, comparing the size of a variety of animals.

Presents a study of Pluto; and examines its moon, early observations and astronomers, where it is located in the solar system, comparisons to other planets in the solar system, and space missions to Pluto.

Describes the life, environment, and habits of anacondas, and the conditions that threaten them with extinction.

Simple text and photos present the responsibility of caring for pets.

Presents a study of Saturn; and examines its moons and rings, early observations and astronomers, where it is located in the solar system, comparisons to other planets in the solar system, and space missions to Saturn.

Presents a study of Venus; and examines early observations and astronomers, where it is located in the solar system, comparisons to other planets in the solar system, and space missions to Venus.

Presents a study of Neptune; and examines its moons and rings, early observations and astronomers, where it is located in the solar system, comparisons to other planets in the solar system, and space missions to Neptune.