Scholastic reader. Level 3

Fluffy the guinea pig enjoys himself when Ms. Day's class has a party to celebrate the one hundredth day of school.

Examines the life of a panda cub at the Wolong Conservancy, explaining the measures that the conservancy's staff has taken in order to prepare the panda to be released into the wild at age two.

Poppleton the pig does some spring cleaning, tries to buy a bicycle, and stays up all night in a tent in his backyard.

Contains fourteen stories that provide accounts of pets that became heroes for helping their owners or other animals.

Lonesome George, believed to be the only Galapagos tortoise left in the world, discovers he it not so alone when he meets other unique animals that live on the Galapagos Islands.

Poppleton the pig makes a new friend after an icicle accident, creates a bust of Cherry Sue, and gets a wintry birthday surprise from his pals.

Photographs and text describe some of nature's ugly animals found throughout the world, examining the unique features of such animals as Sphynx cat, star-nosed mole, proboscis monkey, and others.

Presents the adventures of a giant panda cub and the keepers at the Wolong Conservancy in China who will do anything to help him survive in the wild--even dress up in panda costumes.

Stripes, a zebra left behind by the circus, grows up on a farm believing himself to be a horse, and becomes determined to participate in the big race.