An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of giraffes. We aren't talking big, here-we're talking giant. The heart of an adult giraffe can measure two feet, and pump 20 gallons of blood every minute. With so much blood racing around, how is it a giraffe can bend over to drink and not pass out? All the secrets are revealed in Giraffes. ZOOBOOKS, the 59-book animal series - the "everything you wanted to know but...

Text and pictures present different kinds of dinosaurs and some thoughts on why they became extinct

Provides information on the physical characteristics, behavior, future, and different kinds of alligators and crocodiles

Discusses the physical description, habits, behavior, and future of penguins, using numerous pictures

Discusses the physical description, habits, and behavior of the members of the ape family (gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees), using numerous pictures

Describes the characteristics of a variety of birds of prey, including the owl, eagle, hawk, and vulture

Provides information on the physical characteristics, behavior, and different kinds of camels

Examines the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of wild horses, now found only in Africa, Asia--and in zoos