Books with title Zoobooks

Wolves have varied reputations--as cowardly thieves, as loyal packmates, as fairy tale villains. Discover what real characteristics these survivors have in common with the domestic dog--and what traits are uniquely their own.

Ever wondered what happens when a hippo gets angry? Here’s the chance to find out from a safe distance. Zoom in on those 20-inch canines and those sledgehammer heads--defensive tools of the animal considered to be the most dangerous in Africa.

Creating "nets" to catch fish, helping sick comrades, singing beautiful music. No, we aren’t talking about people, we’re talking about whales. Whales comes complete with a fold-out poster, "Whales of the World," to keep kids excited about the deep. Dive in!

Pandas look totally squeezable and fun. Scientists have found pandas like to repeatedly toboggan down hillsides on their bellies--just like many of our readers. Read up to find other amusing similarities between children and the pandas they love.

Australia is home to animals that are like no others in the world. Come on "down under" to see the unusual development of newborn koalas and high-stepping kangaroos. The platypus and echidna also star.

Large eagles can carry off small deer, and they can hit prey very hard, striking with twice the force of a rifle bullet. But eagles have a softer side, too. Find out how males and females share parenting duties and "relax" on thermals.

Large eagles can carry off small deer, and they can hit prey very hard, striking with twice the force of a rifle bullet. But eagles have a softer side, too. Find out how males and females share parenting duties and "relax" on thermals.

Photographs and text give behind-the-scenes glimpses of the many daily events that take place at the National Zoological Park, from the arrival of new animals by birth or shipment to their care, feeding, and breeding in captivity

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