Presnall, Judith Janda

Examines the history of unique national monument in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore, discussing financial issues, government involvement, and the actual process of carving this memorial.

Discusses the use of performing animals in the circus, their training and care both in and out of the ring, and different organizations' monitoring of their treatment.

Biography, in text and photographs, of the biologist whose book, Silent spring, changed the way people around the world think about the environment.

Examines the history and development of artificial body parts and their recent improvement through electronic technology.

Discusses the varieties, training, safety, work, and retirement of rodeo animals, including horses, calves, steer, and goats.

Presents an introduction to horse racing, discusses how horses are trained to be racers, looks at the routine of a horse on race day, examines some of the risks involved in horse racing, introduces some famous winning horses, and considers the jobs race horses do after their careers are over.

Discusses the use of horseback riding as therapy for the physically and emotionally disabled.

Discusses the types of pigeons used for carrying messages and their use in wartime.

Discusses the monkey as an unusual helper companion, training, and on the job.

Discusses the use of animals in films and television, their training and care both on and off the set, and the American Humane Association's monitoring of their treatment.