Presents the names of animal babies, parents, and groups, for example, a baby kangaroo is a joey, its mother is a flyer, its father is a boomer, and a group of kangaroos is a troop, mob, or herd.

Describes the early life of a donkey mare.

Gives facts about the many ways animals care for their eggs and young.

Did you know that some penguins live southern Africa? Or that some penguins build nest of pebbles for their chicks? Readers of this book will learn many such fun facts.

Describes the activities of two guinea pigs from the time they are born until they are two months old.

The baby koala waits until she is six months old before she emerges from her mother's pouch. The baby isn't that curious about the outside world at first, but she's content to go along for the ride in Mother's pouch. Later she'll ride piggyback as they search the trees for the most tender eucalyptus leaves. But, one day soon the youngster will have to face one of the greatest dangers in a koala's life - fire.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of young rabbits.