Photographs and brief text describe the skills of retrievers, sheep and cattle dogs, Seeing Eye dogs, greyhounds, bloodhounds, police dogs, watchdogs, huskies, and other canines that work for man.

Describes some of the treasures to be found in the seas, including cargoes from wrecked ships, valuable shells, and pearls.

Text and photographs demonstrate how animals protect themselves through their natural coloring or shape.

Text and color photos introduce the gecko, newt, toad, alligator, turtle, chameleon, iguana, and other reptiles and amphibians.

Discusses characteristics of various plants and animals which enable them to survive in the forest.

Text and photographs describe the lives of the wild ponies of Assateague including the annual pony penning on nearby Chincoteague Island.

A family backpacks into the mountains and enjoys several days of camping.

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

Describes the after-dark activities of many nocturnal animals.

Describes the changes in plants and animals in the spring.