Alamosa Public Library

Presents an evolutional and historical accounting of the cat family, as well as the physical attributes, life expectancies, native environments, and daily habits of its major members.

Describes members of the twenty-nine different species known as "small" cats, including the bobcat, lynx, puma, and ocelot.

A discussion of elephants, their history, description, behavior, and language, with details on the differences between African and Asian elephants.

Simple text compares and contrasts members of the bear family in terms of where they live, body features, eating habits, and size. Species featured include polar bears, American black bears, brown bears (including grizzly bears), sloth bears, sun bears, spectacled bears, and pandas.

Simple text compares and contrasts members of the dog family in terms of where the live, body features, eating habits, and size.

Simple text compares and contrasts members of the hawk family in terms of where they live, body features, eating habits, and size. Species featured include the northern goshawk, Cooper's hawk, golden eagle, wedge-tailed eagle, bald eagle, white-bellied sea eagle, whistling kite, and northern harrier.

Young readers tour with Timba the Tiger and learn about the animal's home and habitat.

Illustrations and simple text describe the life cycle of cats, how they grow, and how their mother takes care of them.

Ella, an elephant, describes her life with her family, including looking after her new baby cousin and helping to protect the herd against hyenas.

Korow, a young chimpanzee, learns to climb free of his mother when he seeks fruit in the upper branches of a tree.