Introduces the reader to the most well-known group of animals, from the mighty whale to the tiny shrew.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of some of the many insects.

Introduces readers to this cold-blooded group of animals, from the enourmous Galapagos giant tortoise to the legless glass lizard. Also examines the strangest of creatures, such as the tunnel-dwelling worm lizard and the more familiar saltwater crocodiles, loggerhead turtles, and cobras.

Introduces the reader to one of the most easily recognizable groups of animals, from the Pacific giant salamander to the tiny but deadly golden poison-dart frog.