"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hippopotamuses, the large African mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why hippos live mostly in water"--

This revised edition surveys key aspects of zebras, describing these striped African horses' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how zebras' stripes appeared on their coats.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of alligators, some of Earth's largest reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why alligators and dogs don't get along"--Provided by publisher.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of dolphins, a family of fish-eating porpoises. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why dolphins are so friendly"--Provided by publisher.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of bats, Earth's only flying mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how bats helped shape the earth"--Provided by publisher.

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of woodpeckers, describing these birds who act as nature's drummers' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how woodpeckers care for their young." --Provided by publisher.

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of cheetahs, describing the fast cats' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have tear lines."--Title page verso

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of wolves, a family of wild dogs. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why wolves are different from domestic dogs"--Provided by publisher.