Other titles in the "In the Wild" series explore the lives of elephants, polar bears, tigers, chimpanzees and dolphins.

The real test for any marketing claims laid on classroom resources lies with real classroom practice and exposure to real children. In the Wild books passed this test with flying colours when I used them recently across three reception classes, and they generated a real buzz of enthusiastic sharing and questioning!. Its success is due to its fabulous photography, making all aspects of the animal's life visually accessible, and giving rise to excellent opportunities for discussion and questioning. -- TES Teacher 20050304

The author Patricia Kendell writes material to help children understand why much wildlife is in danger and what they can do to help. She is also a part-time Education Officer with WWF-UK. The consultant David Macdonald is Director of Oxford University's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit. His prize-winning TV documentaries have been shown around the world and he has twice won the Natural History Writer of the Year award. He and his team are directing research on the conservation of lions in Zimbabwe and Botswana.