Describes the parental behavior of Emperor penguins, focusing on how the male keeps the egg warm until it hatches and how the parents care for the chick after it is born

Acclaimed nonfiction author Sandra Markle presents the daring story of a mother emperor penguin's struggle to reach the sea, find food, avoid predators, and make her way back to her mate and their newborn chick before they starve. Alan Marks' luminous illustrations highlight the harsh conditions and stunning landscapes of Antarctica.

Tells how young animals survive early life to grow into adults

Describes and illustrates elephants and their calves.

Depicts different kinds of parental behavior among a variety of animals, including the trumpeter swan, mountain goat, and baboon