Washoe County Library System

Examines the life of the zebra, pointing out differences between the three species and the impact humans have had, and continue to have, on these African mammals.

Examines the life of the hippopotamus, pointing out differences between the two remaining species and the impact humans have had, and continue to have, on these African mammals.

Renowned photographer Joel Sartore takes us on a journey of the world's rarest and most at-risk mammals, fish, amphibians, birds, reptiles and insects.

Describes the characteristics of the African elephant, the fight to stop poachers from killing them, their loss of habitat, and conservation efforts to keep them from becoming extinct. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to elephants.

"Readers will learn about an elephant's ears, trunk and teeth, what they eat, their ancestors, the different kinds of elephants, and why they are on the endangered animals list"--Provided by publisher.