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For generations, the animals of the African plains have followed a single rule: only kill to survive. But when an unthinkable act of betrayal shatters the peace, the fragile balance between predators and prey will rest in the paws of three unlikely heroes.

Explains the habitat, characteristics and habits of the lion in the wild.

Describes the most powerful member of the cat family and discusses its habits.

After leaving the jungle for the circus and a life of fame and wealth, a lion who taught himself to be the best shot in the world discovers he's not really a lion anymore, and not really a man, either.

Lucy and Edmund, accompanied by their peevish cousin Eustace, sail to the land of Narnia where Eustace is temporarily transformed into a green dragon because of his selfish behavior and skepticism.

Recently widowed Dr. Nate Daniels and his two teenage daughters travel to a South African game reserve managed by Martin Battles, an old family friend and wildlife biologist. However, what begins as a journey of healing soon turns into a fearsome fight for survival when a lion, a survivor of bloodthirsty poachers, begins stalking them.

"Jinkies! The biggest, meanest lion ever is terrorizing the zoo. An no one even knows where it came from! But Scooby and the gang are on the case. Help them track down this mystery lion before it turns Scooby and his pals into Scooby Snacks!"--P. [4] of cover.

Heed the call of the wilddiscover the fourth book in this action-packed, New York Times bestselling animal fantasy series from the author of Warriors! Set in the African savannah and told from three different animals points of view, Bravelands will thrill readers who love Spirit Animals and Wings of Fire, as well as the fans whove made Erin Hunter a #1 nationally bestselling phenomenon.A false leader has been destroyedbut Bravelands is still in grave...

Simba, a lion cub who cannot wait to be king, searches for his destiny in the great "Circle of Life" in this coming-of-age adventure. Simba begins life as an honored prince, son of the powerful King Mufasa. The cub's happy childhood turns tragic when his evil uncle Scar murders Mufasa and drives Simba away from the kingdom. In exile, the young lion befriends the comically bumbling pair of Pumbaa the warthog and Timon the meerkat and lives a carefree...