Ella, an elephant, describes her life with her family, including looking after her new baby cousin and helping to protect the herd against hyenas.

For Katie, the miles on the Oregon Trail pass steadily but slowly, when they reach Fort Laramie, an unexpected discovery makes Katie question whether she will ever be able to find her uncle.

Nine-year-old Katie Rose was orphaned when a fever swept through her town three years ago. Since then, she has been living on the Stevenses' farm. When Mr. Stevens brings home a Mustang, Katie's world changes.

"Nanuq's brother , Suka, loves to race and wrestle, even when they should be learning how to find food and water. When danger comes close, Nanuq's courage keeps Suka from harm. Both brothers learn a lesson about how to survive in their world of snow and ice"--Cover.

Twelve short stories by a variety of authors seek to answer the question of whether zombies are better than unicorns.