Young readers are invited along on an African safari where they can see elephants spraying, lions playing, and hippos soaking.

Explores the African savanna ecosystem, plants that grow there, animals it is home to, the climate of the area, and how people live there.

"Take a captivating journey across the continent of Africa to view the incredible array of plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide in Africa's distinct habitats. Stunning photographs take you along the shifting sands of the Sahara, across the wide savannah, up Mount Kilimanjaro, and through dense rainforests"-- Provided by publisher.

This nonfiction picture book follows an elephant's growth from a newborn calf to a full-grown adult in one of the most socially and structurally complex family groups on earth.-- Provided by publisher.

Around the world many animals face threats to their existence. The destruction of their habitats, hunting, and pollution are all factors that may cause their populations to die. In Africa, such endangered animals include lowland gorillas, white rhinoceroses, and Malagasy ground boas. This book looks at the dangers faced by these threatened species and describes how people are trying to help them. Illustrated with superb photograhs, the book has distribution...

"Brimming with breathtaking and iconic National Geographic photographs on every page and loads of fascinating animal facts, readers discover how these animals live and eat, the challenges they face, and how to help protect them"-- Provided by publisher.