Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw

Text and accompanying photographs look at what a tail really is and how different animals use their tails.

Explore the world of fur. Learn how hair grows, about different kinds of hair, its uses, why some animals have a lot of hair and others little, what causes different colors, about disruptive coloration, and much more.

Photographs and text depict the behavior, physical characteristics, uses, breeding, and different breeds of sheep.

Text and photos discuss farm and ranch animals upon which we depend for survival.

Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, behavior, breeds, and uses of ponies.

Discusses the behavior and physical characteristics of the seven species of bears, the mysteries of bear hibernation, the relationship between bears and humans throughout history, and the need to understand, protect, and live with bears.

Text and photographs present the history of thoroughbred horses, how they are trained to be some of the fastest horses in the world, the competitive sports in which they participate, and some well-known horses.

Introduces the characteristics and habits of various members of the weasel family including the sea and river otter, mink, skunk, badger, and others.

Discusses the variety of ways used by insects to communicate. Includes butterflies, ants, bees, termites, and many others.

Describes the characteristics, functions, and kinds of bacteria, how some keep us healthy and others make us sick, and research done by scientists in using bacteria to improve the quality of human life.