Judith Janda Presnall

Describes the breeding, training, and work done by guide dogs for the blind.

Discusses the forces pushing the giant panda toward extinction and the efforts being made to counter those forces.

A biography of Rachel Carson, the biologist and environmentalist who introduced the public to the danger of pesticides to the environment.

Discusses the prison on Alcatraz Island, California, otherwise known as "The Rock," describing the cellhouse, the routine of prison life, inmates' leisure time, breaking prison rules, employee and family life, closing Alcatraz prison, and the island's future roles.

Compares the skeletons of different kinds of animals, describing their various forms and functions and providing related activities for each chapter.

Discusses the varieties, training, safety, work, and retirement of rodeo animals, including horses, calves, steer, and goats.