Follows Puck, a flamingo chick, as he grows up from a tiny baby chick to a full-grown flamingo.

Describes the development of Obie, a penguin living in a nature sanctuary, from the day he hatches to age five weeks.

Describes the development of Mel, a koala living in a nature park, from birth to age eleven months.

Follows Tara, a tiger cub, as she grows from a tiny newborn cub to a full-grown tiger.

Follows Sidney, a harbor seal pup, after she is abandoned by her mother, rescued by a sea mammal center, nursed back to health, and eventually released into the ocean.

Follows Kipper, the kangaroo joey, who explores his world as he eats, sleeps, and goes on his first trip alone.

Describes the development of Hobbs, a giraffe living in a wild animal park, from birth to age two years.

Describes the development of Gabbie, a monkey living in a zoo, from birth to age six months.

Resource guide supports the Picturing America program, which encourages children to learn about art and history by observing and talking about art works.

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