Noah and his friends follow a trail of mysterious clues to uncover a secret behind the walls of the Clarksville City Zoo--a secret that must be protected at all costs.

Provides general information about river otters, as well about one particular pup born at the St. Louis Zoo, exploring why this species is endangered and how zoos are working to prevent its extinction.

A photo essay about a cheetah at the Cincinnati Zoo, who is part of the "Cat Ambassador Program" that sends endangered cats to schools to give children a close-up look at animals that need human help to survive.

Describes the status of the Sumatran rhinoceros as one of the most endangered animals in the world and relates the story of Bagus, a specimen who was captured in the wild and sent to the Cincinnati Zoo as part of a new breeding program to save the species from extinction.

"When zookeeper Theodora 'Teddy' Bentley fishes the body of Koala Kate out of Gunn Landing Harbor, she discovers that her fellow zookeeper didn't drown; she was strangled. The clues to Koala Kate's killer implicate other animal keepers at Gunn Zoo, including Outback Bill, marsupial keeper and Kate's Aussie ex-boyfriend; and Robin Chase, the big cat keeper who's got it in for Teddy. Also displaying suspicious behavior are several 'liveaboarders' at...

Este divertido y vibrante libro les presenta a los niños las polifacéticas, y de vez en cuando conflictivas, personalidades de los gatos. Los niños aprenderán que, ya sean valientes, miedosos, perezosos o energéticos, los gatos siempre son mascotas interesantes.

Características del cocodrilo se revelan a través de explicaciones cómicas sobre porqué vive en un río tropical en vez de en otros lugares, incluyendo un gimnasio, un cine, una escuela y un castillo. Los niños aprenderán sobre las escamas de los reptiles, qué comen los cocodrilos, el proceso de empollar y el número de diferentes especies de cocodrilos que existen.

Incluyendo pájaros domésticos comunes como un canario, un periquito y una cotorra, este libro brillante y atractivo les enseñará a los niños a reconocer estos animales a la misma vez que los educa sobre los colores.