Caroline Arnold

Discusses the physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle of the Magellanic penguin, a native of South America. Focuses on the lives of Humberto and Domino, a pair of Magellanics at the San Francisco Zoo, as they prepare a nest and care for their baby chick, Uno.

Briefly discusses marriage customs in the United States before during and after the wedding.

Presents facts about the giant sequoia trees, including how they grow, the circumstances of their "discovery, " how their age is determined, and how forest fires actually help them.

Describes the life cycle, behavior, and habitat of and dangers faced by bobcats, the stubby-tailed wildcats native to North America.

Introduces marine mammals that are specially adapted to life in the water.

Depicts the physical characteristics and behavior of the orangutan and discusses the possible future of the species.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the house sparrow.

An introduction to the fundamentals of geography with emphasis on the characteristics of the different kinds of land masses found on this earth. Includes instructions for related projects and activities.

Describes direct speech, telephone, radio, records, and tapes as means of communication by the spoken word; letters, newspapers, magazines, books, and signs as written forms of communication; and photographs, movies, television, and illustrations as pictorial means of communication.