Laurence Pringle

A family considers many possibilities before coming up with a name that is just right for the cat that has come to live with them.

A look at the world of snakes presents the many types found around the world and reviews their similarities, differences, and unique abilities.

"This nonfiction book takes young readers on a journey into the lives of wolves, the largest of all wild mammals who have lived in the Northern Hemisphere for millions of years. Kids will learn how wolves use their powerful jaw muscles and sharp teeth to hunt their prey, how a wolf pack forms, and the meaning of different wolf howls. This book explores every aspect of these fascinating canines and even corrects erroneous myths and lore about them"--...

Surveys the plant and animal life, impact on global ecology, history, and politics of the White Continent.

Follows the lives of five baby skunks as they grow up, including how their mother takes care of them, what they eat, and how they defend themselves.