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America's first elephant America's first elephant Robert M. McClung Recounts how the first elephant came to America in 1795, met President Washington, and toured the country. OL3297835W
Bees, wasps, and hornets, and how they live Bees, wasps, and hornets, and how they live Robert M. McClung Describes the common characteristics of most membrane-winged insects and explores in further detail the specific characteristics of the different wasps, bees, and hornets belonging to this group. OL3297838W
Black Jack Black Jack Robert M. McClung Black Jack the alligator is born, grows to maturity, and escapes death at the hands of poachers. OL3297839W
Caterpillars and how they live Caterpillars and how they live Robert M. McClung Describes the many kinds of caterpillars, their life cycle, struggle for survival, and role in man's economy. Includes a chapter on raising caterpillars. OL3297841W
Gypsy moth: its history in America Gypsy moth: its history in America Robert M. McClung Describes the life cycle of the gypsy moth and man's attempts to control this insect's often damaging effects on trees and forests. OL3297843W
Hunted mammals of the sea Hunted mammals of the sea Robert M. McClung Discusses the characteristics of whales, porpoises, polar bears, and other mammals of the sea, the human exploitation of these animals, and efforts to preserve and increase their numbers. OL3297846W
Last of the wild Last of the wild Robert M. McClung Profiles threatened animals around the world and discusses why they are in danger and what is being done to save them. OL3297847W
Lost wild worlds Lost wild worlds Robert M. McClung A survey of the past and present wildlife of Europe, Asia, Africa, Madagascar and the Islands of the Indian Ocean, the Malay Archipelago, Australia, and New Zealand. Includes a discussion on the futu… OL3297851W
Mysteries of migration Mysteries of migration Robert M. McClung Discusses why some animals, including the Arctic tern, northern fur seal, and Pacific salmon, migrate, while others do not, where the migrants go, how they get there, and how long they stay. OL3297854W
Old Bet and the start of the American circus Old Bet and the start of the American circus Robert M. McClung Describes the performing career of the elephant Old Bet, whose traveling exhibition under the management of Hackaliah Bailey in the early nineteenth century gave rise to the tradition of the American… OL3297855W
Scoop, last of the brown pelicans Scoop, last of the brown pelicans Robert M. McClung Portrays the life cycle of the brown pelican, a bird in danger of extinction. OL3297861W
Screamer, last of the Eastern panthers Screamer, last of the Eastern panthers Robert M. McClung Records the continual struggle of an Eastern male panther for survival, both as a cub and as an adult. OL3297862W
Vanishing wildlife of Latin America Vanishing wildlife of Latin America Robert M. McClung Describes endangered animals of the Caribbean and South America and discusses the effect man has had on this area. OL3297868W
All about animals and their young All about animals and their young Robert M. McClung Surveys the behavior of the animal parent during mating, the period of gestation and birth, and postnatal care. OL3297874W
Buzztail Buzztail Robert M. McClung A giant timber rattlesnake catches a meal for himself, fights for a mate, and survives many dangers. OL3297877W
Hugh Glass, mountain man Hugh Glass, mountain man Robert M. McClung A fictionalized biography of the legendary hero of the Old West, who as a fur trapper in 1823, survived an attack by a grizzly bear. OL3297881W
The Mighty Bears The Mighty Bears Robert M. McClung An introduction to the habitats and characteristics of bears around the world. OL3297886W
Snakes, their place in the sun Snakes, their place in the sun Robert M. McClung Details the life cycle of snakes of the eastern United States, including their place in the food chain and their ecological value. OL3297889W
Thor, last of the sperm whales Thor, last of the sperm whales Robert M. McClung Traces the life cycle of a sperm whale from his birth in tropical waters to his near-death by an explosive harpoon. OL3297892W
The true adventures of Grizzly Adams The true adventures of Grizzly Adams Robert M. McClung Recounts the adventures of the nineteenth-century frontier hunter, with an emphasis on his experiences with bears. OL3297894W
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