Caroline Arnold

"Describes the fascinating plants and animals which inhabit the Great Barrier Reef." --

Discusses genetic discoveries and research, with explanations of heredity, the contributions of Gregor Mendel, DNA, and recombinant DNA.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the ostrich.

"Describes the efforts of scientists who are trying to save the peregrine falcon from extinction by taking the fragile eggs thatwould not survive in the wild, hatching them, raising the chicks, and then releasing the birds back into the wild." --

Walking by the seashore, a child observes sand, waves, plants, and animals.

Describes the ways robins, redwing blackbirds, rheas, Mexican jays, and cowbirds care for their newly-hatched young.

A brief history of the winter Olympic games, with descriptions of individual events and profiles of several past champions.

Describes a year in the life of prairie dogs during which they build and repair tunnels, find food, rear young, elude predators, and prepare for winter.

"Highlights the activities of animals in the Amazon rain forest during one average 24-hour period"--