Product Description: Among the sunburned yellow grass of the savannah, two lion cubs play under the indolent gaze of their father, while a short distance away, a pack of hyenas fights over a gazelle carcass. Presenting a realistic, unflinching look at life on the African savannah, this fascinating volume from acclaimed naturalists Christine and Michel Denis-Huot reveals the many faces of this beautiful and challenging habitat...read more

A husband-and-wife team of distinguished naturalists provides readers with a glimpse into the everyday lives of leopards and cheetahs, bringing to life the excitement of a young cheetah's first hunt, the languid relaxation of a leopard's midday nap, and the sheer strength and beauty of these big cats in their natural habitat.

Product Description: The diverse and extensive fauna of the east African savanna is documented in this photographic homage to the beauty and variety of the animal kingdom. More than 25 years of observation are on display in the remarkable photographs of African wildlife collected in this volume, a passionate and faithful portrait of 15 species that includes lions, cheetahs, giraffes, hippopotamuses, birds, and zebras...read more

Describes the habits, characteristics, and habitat of cheetahs.

Product Description: Immortalized in legend and celebrated through the centuries, the King of Beasts has fascinated man since it stalked through Europe in prehistoric times. A universal symbol of power, the lion is renowned for its flamboyant mane, noble aspect, terrifying roar, and unsurpassed sexual stamina...read more

Product Description: They're the majestic lords of the savannah--and as these magnificently beautiful photos and engaging text prove, the elephant is one of the most surprising and intelligent creatures on our planet. Christine and Michel Denis-Huot, the photographer/writer team who captured the life of lions so wonderfully, now do the same for this largest of all land mammals...read more

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of lions and discusses other big cats to which they are related.

Examines the physical characteristics, habitat and behavior of the hippopotamus

Describes the social relationships of an elephant herd, explains how elephants find food and raise their young, and looks at what is being done to prevent their extinction

Describes how giraffes feed, care for their young, and travel, discusses efforts to protect the giraffe, and introduces various kinds of giraffe and its nearest relative, the okapi

Describes the physical characteristics of the plains zebra and follows the activities of a zebra herd over the course of one year as they feed, fight, mate, give birth, search for water, and encounter other animals on the African plains

Spectacular action photography and a thoughtful text capture a never-before-seen view of the magnificent animals that inhabit the African Savannah and probe the multiple facets of nature.

A board book presenting ten mammals that live in Africa

Examines the physical characteristics, habitat and behavior of the hippopotamus

Describes the social relationships of an elephant herd, explains how elephants find food and raise their young, and looks at what is being done to prevent their extinction