The Texas Longhorn made more history than any other breed of cattle the world has known. These wiry, intractable beasts were themselves pioneers in a harsh land, moving elementally with drouth, grass, Arctic blizzards, and burning winds. Their story is the bedrock on which the history of the cow country of America is founded. J. Frank Dobie was a tale spinner who appreciated the proper place of legend and folklore in history. In The Longhorns, he...

Did you know that burrowing owls can make a rattlesnake sound to scare away predators? Grassland ecosystems are made up of plants and animals that need each other. Discover more facts about this ecosystem.

"Provides information on grasslands, one of the major biomes, or ecological areas, in the world today"--

This book discusses the habits and life cycle of prairie dogs and examines their place in the ecology of their grassland environment.

Simple text and photographs introduce red foxes and their grasslands habitat.

The rain clouds are long gone and the dry season scorches the land. Everything is new for the baby giraffe. As she bounds ahead and lags behind, her mother patiently explains the ways of the grasslands. And until she grows a little taller, older, and wiser, her mother reminds her: "You're strong with me."