Baby seals can swim soon after they are born, but they also need to rest on shore. How can they stay safe if the beach is full of dogs and people? Here is a true story of a seal pup named Leopard and a boy who protects him.

Presents photographs and information about baby zoo animals, from hippos and elephants to dolphins and seals, who manage the summer heat by splashing in the cool water.

Introduces circus animals, how they are trained, and the types of tricks different animals can perform.

"Information and pictures of predatory animals for young children"--

If you're going to orbit the Earth, moonwalk, or float in space, you need the right outfit. From helmet to space boots, every part of an astronaut's spacesuit is designed for survival. This reader, developed with Smithsonian's popular Air and Space Museum, provides a close look at the suits, boots, helmets, gloves, and other gear astronauts have worn into space, from the early days of space exploration to the present-day. --Publisher

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to seals. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--