Did you know that wildebeests are also known as gnus? Wildebeests are part of a group called antelopes. Learn these and other interesting facts in “All About Wildebeests”.

Great Danes are nicknamed "the Apollo of Dogs." This nickname comes from their strength and large size. Learn more about these dogs in Great Danes, part of the All About Dogs series.

Giraffes are the tallest animals on land. They can grow to be 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall and weigh as much as 2,800 pounds (1,270 kilograms). Find out more in Giraffe, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.

Did you know that polar bears spend more time underwater than any other bear? Polar bears live in the Arctic where it is very cold. Learn these and other interesting facts in “A Polar Bear's World”.

Elephants are the largest animals that live on land. The heaviest elephant ever recorded weighed 24,000 pounds (10,900 kilograms). Find out more in Elephant, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series

Did you know that a group of giraffes is called a tower? Giraffes can go for months without drinking water. Learn more about these fascinating animals in “Meet the Giraffe”.

What is a rabbit kit? How long does it take for rabbits to grow into adults? Young readers will discover the answers to these questions and more in Rabbits, an Exploring Life Cycles book.

Did you know that the gorilla is the biggest of all the apes? Gorillas live in the forests of Africa. Learn these and other interesting facts in “A Gorilla's World”.

Mambas are venomous snakes found in Africa. There are four different species of mamba. Find out more in Mambas, one of the titles in The World of Snakes.

Did you know that a rhino can be as long as a small car? Rhinos take mud baths to help keep cool. Learn more about these fascinating animals in “Meet the Rhino”.