Introduces passerines, also known as perching birds, a special order of birds characterized particularly by their self-locking feet; includes descriptions of fourteen species and advice for observing them in nature.

An introduction to turtles that includes descriptions of fifteen species and recommendations for finding, identifying, and observing them.

Provides an overview of the characteristics and natural habitat of homopterans, a taxinomic order of insects that includes cicadas, aphids, scale insects, and white flies. Also includes advice for finding, catching, and observing this group of insects.

Explores the relationship between members of the decapoda order, including descriptions of several types of lobsters, crabs, and shrimp.

Introduces the different animals in the hymenoptra order, their similarities and differences, environments in which they live, and how to observe them.

A general overview of rodents, including a description of fourteen species and recommendations for observing them.

Describes the general physical characteristics and behavior of owls and takes an indepth look at fourteen different species.

An introduction to snakes and lizards that includes descriptions of fourteen species and recommendations for finding, identifying, and observing them.

Introduces the different animals in the piciform order, their similarities and differences, environments in which they live, and how to observe them.