The Thirteen moons

Describes the experiences of a young mountain lion during the month of August in his natural habitat on the side of Mount Olympus, in Washington State.

Chronicles a year in a black bear's life, beginning with her emerging from hibernation in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains during the spring thaw in February.

Describes animal and plant life in the drought-parched desert during the month of July and how a little wild pig adapts to this environment.

During a cold spell in December, a song sparrow that has not migrated south must adapt to the changes that winter brings.

Describes the experiences of five fox pups during the month of June in the farmland of Pennsylvania.

On a rainy March night, a salamander returns to the spring pond for the ancient mating dance of the salamanders.

Describes the activities of a mother red squirrel during the month of April as she nurtures her newborn babies in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana.

Describes a female Monarch butterfly's solitary flight from Arkansas to Michigan as she lays the eggs that will hatch and repeat her life cycle.

Describes an alligator's desperate search for food in the Florida Everglades during the month of October.

During December and January, a young mole in Kansas spends her waking hours searching for food in her network of underground tunnels.