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Milestones in the development of flight illustrated from the collection of the National Air and Space Museum. Includes early airplanes, war planes, space travel, international space station and future flights.

The major milestones in flight history illustrated from the collections of the National Air and Space Museum. Includes the development of flight and diagrams explaining flight science and technology.

Discusses dolphins and other toothed whales, both in the wild and in captivity.

Depicts mountain animals from all over the world, including the mountain lion, llama, rock hyrax, and ibex.

Text and photos highlight the newborn care of puppies by their mothers and their subsequent selection, training, and care as pets.

Describes the after-dark activities of many nocturnal animals.

Describes briefly the characteristics of the various animals that live underneath the soil.

Children demonstrate proper care of pets and of sick or helpless wild animals who may need our help from time to time.

Describes the functions of a zoo and the care and treatment given to the animals that live there.

Describes how baby deer are reared in the wild and some of the hardships they, and other animals like them, encounter.

Describes many of the animals that can be found at the edge of the sea or in the sea itself.

Discusses the concept of open zoos, introduces some zoo workers, and describes some activities happening in zoos today. Includes a poster and a booklet of games and puzzles.

Text and photographs discuss desert plants and animals such as the gila monster and caterpillar cactus.