Shows the whys and the hows behind the distinctive behavior of creatures great and small in their natural environments. Divided geographically into five sections -- Africa, Asia, North America, the oceans, and the poles -- the book examines and describes the behavior, body language, and patterns of communication of 20 different animals: the gorilla, lion, African elephant, plains zebra, black rhinoceros, giraffe, ostrich, greater flamingo, Nile crocodile,...

Do you want to dump your dog because he tries to escape your yard? Barks too much? You-know-whats in the house? Doesn't play well with others? Chewed up your favorite pair of shoes? You wouldn't be the first person asking to "return" your pet. And dog rescuer Randy Grim has heard every reason under the sun. But before you load Fido into the back of your car, read this book. In it, Randy addresses the concerns of dog guardians everywhere by responding...

Plum the dog loves everything, and his enthusiasm knows no bounds--sometimes getting him in trouble.

David follows his older brother around, annoying him and doing everything he can to make sure his brother notices him--but when David gets hurt playing, his brother is there to make sure he is okay.

Frustrating his fiendish parents with his desire to be kind and helpful instead of gruesome and ghastly, Filbert is banished from monster school when he behaves well in class and meets a mischievous dropout who also longs to be accepted.

A look at the social and emotional lives, as well as communication methods, of gorillas.

When Posey makes up a funny song about one of the boys in her class, she cannot understand why her teacher is upset with her.

Frances is jealous of her sister's birthday, but birthday spirit moves her to reluctantly give her coveted gift.