The elephant's child -- How the camel got his hump -- How the rhinoceros got his skin -- The beginning of the armadilloes -- How the whale got his throat.

When Gracie discovers that her kitten is missing from their lighthouse home, she goes out into a terrible storm to rescue him.

From furry felines to hard-working horses, animals have had a tremendous impact on world history. For example, rats, through the diseases they carry, have probably killed more people than any war or natural disaster, goats may have been the first to discover coffee and, thanks to camels, people were able to survive for long periods in the desert and open up trade routes between Europe and Asia. However, animals can also be destructive. Mosquitoes...

Gideon is a small gosling who likes to play so much that he will not stop to take a nap.

A young boy determines to rescue a poor baby dragon who is being used by a group of lazy wild animals to ferry them across the river on Wild Island.

Unhappy with his name and his house, Peter Rabbit learns to appreciate himself and his world with the help of his friends.

What would happen if sixteen sharks met in a tournament? What if the jungle's fiercest creatures battled it out? Which dinosaur is the strongest of them all?

• The original (2007) edition of this book presaged the dramatic growth in research on animal minds, going on to sell more than 55,000 copies • This revised edition packs in more than 15 years of new science that bolsters Bekoff's original claims about animal emotions • Bekoff is recognized as a preeminent voice in the media for animal sentience and dog behavior, with high-profile appearances in Time, Life, the New York Times, New Scientist,...

There once was a bear, a moose and a beaver who were the best of friends, though they often disagreed. So when the three friends go canoeing together one sunny day, it doesn't take long for them to start quarreling with one another. First, they can't decide who should get to steer the canoe. Later, they debate how best to get across a beaver dam that blocks their way. But when they can't agree on the proper course for maneuvering through the white-water...

"Twice as long as humans are tall, the great white shark is the largest predatory fish in the ocean. This fish will go through 20,000 teeth over its lifetime. Read all about the fish made famous by the movie Jaws"--Provided by publisher.