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A series of fun activities to help kids pass the time on a hot summer day.

Camels are one of the most useful animals on earth, and for thousands of years, many people in Asia and the Middle East have depended on them for their way of life. Camels can live where food and water are scarce, tolerate the blazzing heat of a desert's summer as well as the freezing cold of its winter months, and easily carry loads weighing more than five hundred pounds. The lively text and forty engrossing full-colr photographs detail the unique physical characteristics that allow the camel to live in an extreme environment.

In the wild, cheetahs are among the most endangered species. Hunting, disease, and destruction of their natural habitat have all played a part in reducing the world population. This lively photo essay introduces young readers to this sleek and beautiful big cat.

"Highlights the activities of animals on the North American prairie during one average 24-hour period"--

In Africa and India, where lions live in the wild, they rule the open plains with their extraordinary strength. This lively photo essay offers an intriguing look at this magnificent big cat, both in captivity and in the wild. The informative text and forty striking full-color photographs examine its daily life and behavior, as well as the unique physical characteristics that have earned the lion the title King of Beasts.

With their sharp senses, quick reflexes, and innate cunning, the fox is one of the most successful predators in the world. They are also among the most adaptable-ranging from the arid deserts of North Africa to the frozen tundra of the Arctic Circle. Lively text examines the unique physical characteristics and day-to-day life of this diverse group of canids and highlights the six fox species found in North America. Filled with forty intriguing full-cololr photographs, Fox offers youngsters a captivating look at these wily, bushy-tailed hunters.

Panda offers children a fascinating and detailed portrait of this gentle forest dweller. The clear text introduces young readers to this native of the bamboo forests in central China's mountainous highlands and describes the giant panda's unique physical characteristics. It discusses how Pandas are raised in zoos and details the worldwide efforts now underway to save the species from extinction.

Kangaroo introduces youngsters to the day-to-day life, habits, and plight of these appealing marsupials, both in captivity and in the wild. Researched and photographed on location in Australia, and filled with forty extraordinary full-color photographs, this fascinating photo essay will captivate animal lovers everywhere.

Popular children s author Caroline Arnold details the fascinating world of these arctic animals. Delightful storytelling and intricate cut-paper illustrations bring these amazing creatures to life."

"Highlights the activities of animals in the Sonoran Desert during one average 24-hour period"--