A boy, a patchwork girl, and a glass cat go on a mission to find the ingredients for a charm which will transform some people turned to marble.

A discussion of the hawk in mythology, history, literature, and legend accompanies a description of the life cycle, physical characteristics, and behavior patterns of different kinds of hawks.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and environment of various kinds of rattlesnakes with emphasis on the prairie rattler. Also discusses myths about this reptile and precautions to take in rattlesnake country.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the llama, alpaca, guanaco, and vicuna.

Discusses some of the 248 species of marsupials.

Sandy a small steam shovel and he dreamed that when he left the factory that he would be used to dig cellars, swimming pools and playgrounds but after he was sold his first job was to dig a cellar for a school but when he hit a big rock he thought everything was.

Discusses the characteristics, history, breeds, lore, and uses of mice.

Discusses the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of coyotes, as well as some of the lore surrounding these ancient and controversial animals.