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4-6Living Wild series.
Eye-catching, close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, threats to survival, and representation in culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Elk, Lemurs, Llamas, Prairie Dogs