Presents live action footage of hyenas and squirrels in their natural habitats, along with clips from Disney animated films featuring hyenas and squirrels, to introduce children to detailed information about these animals' habitats, living conditions, behaviors, diets, survival techniques, and life cycles.

A greedy hyena's mean tricks on Monkey-Monkey eventually backfire when his victim finds out how he is being deceived.

Pinduli, a young striped hyena, is hurt by the unkind words of Dog, Lion, and Zebra, but her clever trick in return promotes her clan's survival and spreads harmony throughout the savannah. Includes backmatter notes about hyenas and other animals of the African savannah.

"As the water buffalo prepare for their yearly migration, a terrible accident leaves their leader unable to go on--and in his place, young Echo is chosen by the Great Spirit to lead his herd. But the older buffalo can't believe such a young animal has been chosen--and refuse to follow his lead, threatening the migration that is necessary for the Great Spirit to bring the rains to the land. Meanwhile, Stride the cheetah is keeping secrets from his...

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the fighting abilities of lions and hyenas. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher"--