A television tie in with the popular BBC wildlife show. This richly illustrated book tells the story of the cheetahs Amber and her daughter Kike. The authors have followed the changing fortunes of the cheetahs in the Mara reserve in Kenya for eight years and can offer surprising insights into the lives of these shy animals. Index, bib, 128pp, UK. HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS, 0007149204

2005 Hardback

An educational, picture book for children (6-10 age group) takes the form of a story depicting the daily life and habits of the bushbaby. 32pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

A book packed full of facts about chimpanzees describing their diet, family groups, their personalities, and how long they live. Also describes some of the stories surrounding the chimpanzee, like Tarzan. Colour illustrations. Index, gloss, 62pp, UK. SOUTHWOOD BOOKS, 1903207665

2002 Paperback

A book packed full of facts about elephants describing their diet, family groups, and how long they live. Also describes the myths and stories surrounding the elephant. Colour illustrations. Index, gloss, 62pp, UK. SOUTHWOOD BOOKS, 1903207428

2001 Paperback

Learn all about elephants from where they live to how they look after each other. Well illustrated with colour photographs. Index, gloss, 32pp, UK. WAYLAND PUBLISHERS LTD, 0750238259

Find out more about how giraffes live, rear their young, eat, grow and the threats they face. Illustrated with colour photographs. Index, gloss, 32pp, UK. HODDER WAYLAND, 0750242264

A book packed full of facts about lions describing how they hunt, how often they sleep, and how many animals live in a pride. Colour illustrations. Index, gloss, 62pp, UK. SOUTHWOOD BOOKS, 190320741X

2001 Paperback

A stimulating introduction to the world of animals. Animals from all over the world are grouped according to their distinguishing features, such as size, spots and stripes, horns and feathers. Illustrated with colour photographs. Suitable for ages 3 to 6. 32pp, UK. PICTHALL AND GUNZI LTD, 1904618227

Take an action-packed safari adventure! See playful lion cubs, a herd of stampeding zebras and an amazing animal gathering at a waterhole. Find out how these animals live, eat and hunt. Watch them leap off the page - you'll love the six photographic pop-up scenes and pull-out surprises on every page. 14pp, UK. DORLING KINDERSLEY.

Discover the truth about big cats from around the world. Illustrated with colour photographs and images. Includes a fact file and glossary. Index, 32pp, UK. THE BOOK HOUSE.

Discover the truth about crocodile and alligator species. The author describes where the animals live and how they hunt. Also describes the legends and stories surrounding them. Illustrated with colour photographs and images. Includes a fact file and glossary. Index, 32pp, UK. THE BOOK HOUSE., 1904194435

2003 Paperback

Mbali, a young Zulu girl, takes us on a trip around South Africa's varied habitats, pointing out animals, from aardvark, buffaloes and cheetahs, to whales, yellow-beaked kites and zebras. Illustrated by Alan Baker. 32pp, UK. TAMARIND.

Why is the Brazilian rainforest vanishing so fast? And why is it essential not only to the people and animals within it, but to the whole world? This story, seen through the eyes of a child called Remaema, describes how the Yanomami tribe are battling against potential developers. Can a solution be found that will protect the forest and allow the tribe to continue living as they always have done, while benefiting from limited development? Richard Platt's dramatic approach and Rupert van Wyk's masterly illustrations, accompanied by an information spread, offer an exciting perspective on a controversial and topical subject. 32pp, UK, FRANCES LINCOLN

A selection of stories about chimpanzees written for children by the renowned primatologist. Illustrated by Alan Marks. 48pp, USA.

2003 0735818150 Paperback