"Playful Prairie Dog introduces children to the life of a prairies dog "town," where the squirrel-like animals carve out vast systems of borrows and tunnels in order to raise their families and protect themselves from predators such as coyotes, badgers, and hawks. The book describes what prairie dogs eat, how they look after each other, and their unique "bark" to warn other prairie dogs of danger nearby. Prairie dogs also often share their burrows...

"Join Tyler as he explores the neighborhood prairie dog town and learns about who lives there..." -- p.[4] of cover.

The Adventures of Santa Fe Sam is a delightfully written and illustrated storybook exploring the fascinating past and present of the tri-cultural city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, as told through the discoveries and inquiries of a prairie dog named Santa Fe Sam. Sam is a prairie dog sentry turned sleuth. His curiosity takes him on an intriguing journey to discover the origins of the mysterious relics he finds.

Desperately wanting a pet to love, a boy decides to tame a prairie dog who has already decided to tame the boy for his own pet.

Introduces Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who, during their exploration of the West for Thomas Jefferson, captured a prairie dog and sent it to the President as a gift.