Non-Fiction Books

When the Exxon Valdez struck the rocks in Prince William Sound, Alaska, nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the water. The result was an oil slick which threatened all of the area wildlife, especially the sea otters. This is the story of the animal rescue experts who went to Alaska to lend a hand. Illustrated with the author's own photographs, Sea Otter Rescue is a fascinating first-hand account of the heroic measures taken to save the lives of hundreds of sea otters.

A behind-the-scenes look at how monkeys and apes live in captivity covers feeding, handling, creating a comfortable environment, and caring for baby primates.

Describes snakes and their care in the zoo, discussing their diet, artificial habitats, breeding, and general behavior

A veteran zookeeper portrays life inside of zoo nurseries, explaining why young animals are placed there, as well as specific cases involving a baboon, cheetah cubs, a nyala calf, and a porpoise calf. By the author of Sea Otter Rescue.

Discusses the characteristics and behavior of whales and dolphins, and describes how they are captured, transported, cared for, and trained

Describes the habits of cats in the wild as well as the care cats receive in today's zoo in order to prevent their extinction

Introduces the characteristics and behavior of elephants, looks at their tusks and trunks, and describes how elephants find food, stay cool, and care for their young

The story of the red wolf's journey from the brink of extinction to its reintroduction to the wild follows the endeavors of the Red Wolf Recovery Program, from the 1971 capture of seventeen endangered wolves to their joyful release.

Describes the life cycle, behavior, eating habits, and endangered status of vultures

Across Asia, elephants and the forests where they live are rapidly disappearing. But in the small country of Myanmar, the magestic Asian elephant continues to thrive. There, thousands of elephants work alongside humans harvesting teak and other valuable woods using environmentally sensitive foresting methods. This inspiring environmental success story reveals how elephants and humans are working to preserve the endangered Asian elephant and its habitat.