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Describes the physical characteristics of the plains zebra and follows the activities of a zebra herd over the course of one year as they feed, fight, mate, give birth, search for water, and encounter other animals on the African plains.

Experience a day in the life of a zebra as you read about this fascinating animal and life in the African savanna.

Discusses physical features, family, feeding habits and natural habitats of zebras.

"Young children are naturally curious about animals. Tell Me Why Zebras Have Stripes offers answers to their most compelling questions about the unusual pattern of this African animal. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--

"Describes characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to zebras living in the wild of Africa"--

Every year in Namibia, about two thousand zebras suddenly disappear from their grazing area along the Chobe River. Months later, the herd returns. Where do they go? And why? Thanks to satellite-tracking collars, scientists were able to solve the mystery, but several questions remain. Award-winning science author Sandra Markle reveals the process scientists used to study the zebras, and she also delves into the science of migration, exploring how animals...

From a smelly watering hole deep in the heart of the Serengeti to the ferocious clamor of the Colosseum, join Julius Zebra and his motley menagerie of friends as they gear up to be gladiators! Only if they win the love of the Roman crowds will they win back their freedom. But do Julius and his pals have what it takes to succeed in a world where only the meanest and toughest survive?

Moose, terribly eager to play his part in the alphabet book his friend Zebra is putting together, then awfully disappointed when his letter passes, behaves rather badly until Zebra finds a spot for him.

While on a mission from Heracles to find his lost Gold Apple, Julius and his gang must journey to the underworld where hilarious hijinks ensue, garnering the attention of the gods on Mount Olympus. "It’s all Greek to Julius Zebra and his pals in this fourth exciting, action-packed, hilarious adventure brimming with entertaining facts about the ancient world. On a mission from Heracles to find his lost Golden Apple, Julius and his pals come face-to-face...